Temporary (3 months), Full Time
Up to £20 per hour
Location: Basildon - Hybrid working - 1 day per week in the office
The purpose of this role is to administer all aspects of Council Tax billing, up to and including the issue of the bill and Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support assessment
Responsibilities:
The Service is responsible for ensuring that benefits are paid timely and accurately and that the tax base is protected.
The post holders ensure that decisions on Council Tax liability, exemptions, discounts, relief and Housing Benefit entitlement are made in accordance with law and policy guidelines, and that demands and notices are issued
- Day-to-day administration of Council Tax billing and benefits processes,
- Interpretation of Council Tax and Benefits legislation, ensuring that processes and decisions apply in accordance with law and policy guidelines.
- Administer the Local Council Tax Support Scheme
- Make decisions in respect of Council Tax liability, exemptions, discounts, relief and Housing Benefit entitlement and that notices are issued
- Ensure the accuracy of the property and taxpayer database, including Housing Benefits and LCTS data
- Maintain an awareness of current legislation, policy and guidance relating to Council Tax, Housing Benefits and Local Council Tax Support
- Undertake enquiries to identify exemptions, discounts and relief from council tax and evaluate household details relating to Housing Benefit / Local Council Support claims, carrying out detailed assessments of income, capital and other resources
Your Experience:
- Experience of working in a benefits section or in a similar environment dealing with income-related assessments.
- A good working knowledge of Council Tax and Housing Benefits law and procedures.
Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, located in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 15 years of experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, your details will be processed by Noble Recruiting Limited. For details on how we handle your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website.
Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven't heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.