Team Leader

1 week ago


Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Preston City Council Full time

Benefits:

Location:

  • Lancaster
    Salary:
- £28,770 to £30,296 per annum
Post Type:

  • Full Time
    Contract Type:
  • Permanent
    Closing Date:

hours BST on Sunday 07 July 2024
Reference:


  • CORV05010Due to the needs of the Shared Service we are looking to recruit to a vacant position, Team Leader (Benefits), within the Benefits Sector of the Shared Service. To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the team that deals with the assessment and delivery of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Scheme (Support).

Duties include:

  • Report to Assessment Manager and deputise in their absence.
  • To maintain efficient operation of the team through daytoday supervision.
  • Ensure that all claims for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support are paid promptly and accurately.
  • Ensure that the gateway to benefit is secure by reducing the instances of fraud and error through compliance with DWP HB Security Guidance.
  • Liaise with the QA Officers regarding the training needs of the team.
  • To deal with difficult or complex assessments and correspondence.
  • To undertake quality checks to monitor staff performance and maximise subsidy.
  • Manage the integration of newly trained members of staff into the team by using the mentoring system and monitor performance.
  • Monitor performance against requirements, standards and targets, the Corporate Plan, the Service Business Plan and individual Team Key Work and Performance Objectives.
  • Administrative matters in relation to Universal Credit


We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated applicants with a working knowledge of Benefits and Council Tax and an eye for detail.

The work is challenging and therefore the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines is essential.

Applications will be considered from applicants wishing to work less than full time hours. Hybrid working is available.


As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 28 days' annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC's, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.


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