Housing Reviews and Quality Assurance Officer

£36,363 - £40,777

Full time – 37 hours a week

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

As part of the Communities & Homes Service you’ll be responsible for the statutory independent reviews function in relation to the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) Part VII homelessness decisions, & Part VI housing allocations, ensuring that decisions are consistent with the Council’s statutory responsibilities & allocations scheme.

You’ll take a primary role in improving the quality of services provided to homeless individuals through consistent quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with local and national standards.

The role includes developing and implementing compliance programs, conducting audits, and providing guidance to staff on improving the quality of government required data return and homeless decision making.

About you

You’ll need comprehensive and expert knowledge of housing functions and related law and statutory guidance sufficient to handle legal challenges alongside a Professional Qualification of either Chartered Institute of Housing.

Demonstrable experience of s202 homeless reviews & part VI allocation reviews is needed as well as knowledge and application of the Housing Act 1996 Part VI and Part VII as amended.

Experience and ability to analyse performance management information and make recommendations for improvements and the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing are also key.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more