Housing Solutions Reviews Officer RBKC618352

Job Summary:
Salary range: £49,854 - £56,565 per annum
Work location: London
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Standard DBS Check
Closing date: 20th September 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 7th October 2024

About Us:
In Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people at the heart of decision-making. Working in partnership with our community, we deliver responsive, effective and efficient services. Grenfell has impacted every facet of our work. So, it's vital we properly understand the needs of those facing homelessness and give them the quality of life they richly deserve.

As our Review Officer, you'll help drive a transformation that sets new benchmarks. Together, we'll work more closely with key services to provide a place and a space that is aligned with our values. We'll put ourselves in residents' shoes by increasing our diversity and involving more residents in our work.

The Role:
Reporting to the Reviews Service Manager, you'll be responsible for reviewing statutory Housing Act 1996 Part VI and VII applications along with reviewing requests for additional priority within the Councils Allocations policy.

As a topic expert, you'll be a source of advice and champion of best practice for teams across the Council. We'll also ask you to support our training programme and ensure that all our processes and decisions comply with legislation, case law, and national and local policy and procedures.

Please refer to the
Job Description for more information

About You:

It is vital you have empathy and understanding of all the issues customers may face. You will be comfortable in taking ownership for important decisions and you'll bring a comprehensive legislative and technical understanding - not only for the day-to-day, but also when training your colleagues and external partners and contributing to our wider Housing Needs strategy.

In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. But ultimately, you'll see this as a chance to create the kind of service you believe every community needs.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children

Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults

We do not accept speculative CVs.

If you have any queries, please contact: recruitmentrbkc.gov.uk

It is vital you have empathy and understanding of all the issues customers may face. You will be comfortable in taking ownership for important decisions and you'll bring a comprehensive legislative and technical understanding - not only for the day-to-day, but also when training your colleagues and external partners and contributing to our wider Housing Needs strategy.

In Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people at the heart of decision-making. Working in partnership with our community, we deliver responsive, effective and efficient services. Grenfell has impacted every facet of our work. So, it's vital we properly understand the needs of those facing homelessness and give them the quality of life they richly deserve.

In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. But ultimately, you'll see this as a chance to create the kind of service you believe every community needs.