Role: Benefit Assessment Officer REF 1556187
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: The job can be remote working or office based (Northampton) depending on the preference of the candidate
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £25 per hour
Security Clearance: DBS/BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Benefit Assessment Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT OFFICER
In accordance with current legislation and Council policy establish eligibility for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support and, once established, collate and verify the necessary information required to accurately determine claims ensuring that both the correct entitlement is awarded and the correct Housing Benefit subsidy, if applicable, is applied. Receive and determine all changes in circumstances as appropriate within defined timescales.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT OFFICER
- English and Maths GCSE grade C or above / proven literacy and numeracy skills.
- Significant relevant current and demonstrable experience of assessing claims for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support.
- Demonstrate ability to understand, interpret and explain complicated government legislation and the ability to keep up to date with frequent legislative and procedural changes.
- Good verbal (fluent English) and written communication skills with the ability to support and negotiate with customers, landlords and stakeholders in a calm, sensitive way in difficult situations.
- Proven ability to work on own initiative with the minimum of supervision and to use own discretion and judgement.
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.
- Computer literate.
- Accurate.
- Ability to work to deadlines and
- Government targets.
If you are a Benefit Assessment Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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