Client Local Authority in Ealing Job Title Occupancy Officer Pay Rate £23.73 an hour PAYE/£31.48 an hour UMBRELLA Hours 35 hours Mon to Fri (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM) Duration Initial 3 Month Contract Location FULLY OFFICE BASED (Ealing 5 days a week)MUST have UK driving license and own Vehicle Description PURPOSE OF ROLE: To investigate allegations of housing fraud against the services managed by the Housing Demand Service, including housing registration, homelessness, allocations and lettings and temporary accommodation. This includes the investigation of suspected fraudulent applications, illegal occupancy, temporary accommodation usage, sub-letting and residency, collusion and landlord fraud. To develop a service plan for tackling housing fraud To develop procedures for the role and to ensure that these are implemented in line with statutory guidance and criminal legislation. To progress cases though to prosecution where necessary in liaison with Legal Services To achieve strategic performance targets consistently and to complete investigations in line with best practice and on a timely basis. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: To undertake quality fraud investigations, to ensure that cases are followed through to their conclusion, obtaining and securing evidence, establishing whether an offence has been committed, initiating court action and representing the Council in court. Pre visit checks vi...