Advising the service user what benefits they maybe entitled to and if a deferred payment arrangement applies.
The role includes carrying out adult social care financial assessments to ascertain how much someone can contribute towards their care, gather financial details and expenditure, dealing with queries in writing and over the 'phone, liaising with several departments within the Local Authority and external agencies.
Scrutinising the Mosaic system for information entered by the Social Worker.
Advising the service user what benefits they maybe entitled to and if a deferred payment arrangement applies.
The role includes carrying out adult social care financial assessments to ascertain how much someone can contribute towards their care, gather financial details and expenditure, dealing with queries in writing and over the 'phone, liaising with several departments within the Local Authority and external agencies.
This is for 3 x full time posts on the Adult Social Care Financial Assessment Team.
The efficient processing of benefit claims and enquiries to a satisfactory conclusion at the first point of contact.
Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties
Ensure benefit claims are processed efficiently and effectively and in accordance with regulations and agreed procedures including awards of discretionary housing payments.
General
CV's to be submitted by Friday 12th April at latest and shortlisting will take place from Monday 15th April and Interviews to take place towards the end of next week.
In this role you will grow your medical knowledge and work in a health and disability assessment role conducting holistic assessments with applicants of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit.
We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Paramedics in ST Albans who want to use their clinical skills applied in a new way and benefit from the excellent work life balance and professional development that a career as a Disability Assessor can give you.
We are seeking those who have been working for a minimum of 1 year post-qualification and registration in the UK.
Benefit Assessment Officer needed in Northampton Paying £20.77 per hr ref 17640
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Assess and make necessary decisions on all types of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction applications including changes in circumstances.
Receive and action correspondence in respect of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction from customers, landlords, Rent Service, DWP and other stakeholders including replying to requests for further information, statements of reasons, reconsiderations, and requests for backdated benefit.
In this role you will grow your medical knowledge and work in a health and disability assessment role conducting holistic assessments with applicants of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit.
We are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Paramedics in Slough who want to use their clinical skills applied in a new way and benefit from the excellent work life balance and professional development that a career as a Disability Assessor can give you.
We are seeking those who have been working for a minimum of 1 year post-qualification and registration in the UK.
We are looking for an experienced Housing Benefits Assessor to work as part of a team to work on Housing Benefits Accuracy Award Initiative [HBAA] Housing Benefits officer - Key skills & Experience Proven experience of processing all types of Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction claims.
Extensive experience of Capita Academy Benefits system.
Up to date knowledge of Housing Benefit legislation and the ability to apply this accurately on a case by case basis A proactive and customer-focused approach to resolving queries Work will be in all areas including : New claims and changes in circumstances HBAA Work on VEP, ATLAS and Universal Credit files The role is open to remote working .