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Reviews Officer

Employer:London Borough of Newham 

Reference:HP43330A 

Salary:£29,223 - £31,353 inc L.W. 

Hours:36 

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position 

Location:Plaistow, London. E13 

Closing date:05/12/2008 23:30 PM 

Newham’s Housing Needs service is making good progress preventing homelessness and reducing its’ use of temporary accommodation.

We are determined to continually improve our performance and to provide customer centred services. Recent changes to our management structures at the Housing Options Centre, the Temporary Accommodation Service and the Lettings Agency have focussed on these objectives. Newham’s Homelessness Strategy has just been completely reviewed. It contains ambitious targets for the service that require our staff to fully engage in joint working and partnerships.

We have vacancies in a number of key areas. These are excellent opportunities for people who can demonstrate relevant experience together with a commitment to service delivery and achieving performance targets.

Reviews Officer

Ref No. HP43330A Scale PO1 Salary £29,223 – £31,353pa

You will be part of a small team carrying out reviews, following appeals about homeless decisions. We require someone who understands the causes of homelessness. Ability to write clear reports and letters is essential. You will have in-depth knowledge of homelessness legislation and case law. An understanding of family, immigration/asylum law and eligibility is also important.

Closing Date for Applications 5th December 2008.

Interview w/c 19th January 2008.

As the Council has a normal retirement age of 65, the maximum age for recruiting new employees will usually be 64 1/2.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

Equal Opportunities

The London Borough of Newham recognises that everyone in Newham has the right to play a full part in the life of the borough. This means that everyone should have equal access to council services, job opportunities and to having their voices heard. It is the council's position that everyone should be treated fairly, without discrimination and with respect of their human rights, regardless of their gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, HIV status, religion, national or social origin or class.

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