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To review medical and s202 decisions To respond to ME To attend court where necessary To communicate with internal and external organisations PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION To be responsible for statutory reviews of homelssness applications in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2018. To be responsible for medical appeals and other Part VI reviews in accordance with Islingtons Allocations Policy. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To manage and conduct the review process relating to Part VI and Part VII applications,including preparation of papers,minuting,following up decisions in writing and liaison with applicants and their advocates and other outside bodies. To conduct, determine and issue decisions on homeless reviews in compliance with statutory timescales,regulatory framework, the Homelessness Reviews Procedure, the Homeless Code of Guidance . To be senior in rank or grade to the officer who took the original decision, in compliance with statute. To conduct, determine and notify applicants of review decisions in line with legislation, good practice and case law. To write complex review decision letters , ensuring they comply with law, good practice and the need to communicate complicated legal concepts to Part V1 and Part V11 applicants in plain, accurate English. To ensure that statutory decisions are able to withstand,political,media and legal scrutiny. To provide effective,professional Review and Appeal service on behalf of the Housing Options and Homelessness service. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Extensive experience of working with applications for social housing Experience of working with homeless people in a multi-racial inner city environment Experience of legal procedures and court work KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITY Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to homelessness and housing need, with particular reference to the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Act 2002. Knowledge of equalities legislation and good practice and its application in relation to housing services Knowledge and understanding of the Housing Departments objectives and policies and the ability to communicate these to colleagues and customers to help them understand decisions and service practises Ability to explain complex legal issues verbally and in writing Ability to make sound decisions in a high pressured environment Ability to set up and maintain systems and procedures to monitor performance Ability to prioritise and meet targets in accordance with Council policy Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with with Councillors, senior management, members of the public and other organisations. Ability to gather,analyse,and interpret complex information and exercise good judgement on data when necessary Ability to contribute to policy and procure development in rehousing and homeless matters. Principal Review OfficerPrincipal Review OfficerPrincipal Review OfficerPrincipal Review OfficerPrincipal Review OfficerPrincipal Review OfficerPrincipal Review Officer TPBN1_UKTJ

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