Take action to ensure that applications for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Discretionary Housing Payments, Discretionary Council Tax Reduction and Local Welfare Assistance are processed and paid promptly and correctly in accordance with legislation and procedures.
Benefits Assessment Officer needed to work remotely Paying £25 per hr ref 19261
Part time hours on a temporary basis
Ensure that applications for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Discretionary Housing Payments, Discretionary Council Tax Reduction and Local Welfare Assistance are processed and paid promptly and correctly in accordance with legislation and procedures.
Resolve telephone, face-to-face and written enquiries from residents.
Experienced Benefits Officers who can accurately process all types of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, and discretionary schemes including Discretionary Housing Payments.
Full time hours on a temporary basis.
Experience of processing Local welfare assistance, household support fund and free school meals are desirable but not essential.
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Overall Purpose of the Job
To administer Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims efficiently and promptly to minimize fraud, overpayments, and maximize subsidy income to the Council, in accordance with government legislation and corporate priorities.
Posted by Social Care Locums • £25/hr to £25.50/hr
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 .