Benefit Assessment Officer

4 months ago


Remote, United Kingdom Fox Morris Group Full time

Benefit Assessment Officers X2 - North Northamptonshire Council (REMOTE/HYBRID WORKING)

We are looking for a **Benefit Assessment Officers **you will be based at:
**We are currently working with North Northamptonshire Council to help recruit for two Benefit Assessment Officers**

Overall purpose of job

To administer the Housing and Council Tax Benefit Scheme in accordance with Legislation and Council Policy

To provide assistance to the public in writing, by telephone or in person

Principal Responsibilities

Benefit Administration

Processes and maintains all types of Benefit Claims received using the Document Imaging Processing System.

Deals with Rent Officer referrals and Pre-Tenancy Determinations.

Identifies cases where discretion is required to be exercised and refers to the Senior Benefit Assistant for a decision.

Identifies cases where there is suspicion of fraud and refers such cases to the Fraud section for action.

Calculates amount of weekly benefit savings and notifies Benefit Enquiry Officer of result.

Issues and instigates Interventions.

To undertake monitoring of benefit transactions in accordance with legislation.

To report to the Benefits Manager with the results of monitoring exercises using computer technology.

Monitor performance in order to complete returns to government agencies relating to performance.

Keeping up to date with legislation.

Ensure Benefit claims are assessed accurately to ensure subsidy is maximised for residents of the Borough.

Overpayments

Identifies and categorises overpayments.

Determines the most appropriate method of recovery for overpayments and initiates recovery mechanism, e.g., from on-going entitlement, by sundry debt, through the Council Tax account.

Identifies cases where recovery of the overpayment is inappropriate and refers to the Senior Benefits Officer or Appeals and Overpayment Officer for a decision.

General

Liases with creditors section to facilitate direct payment for landlords and claimants by cheque or BACS.

Operates office machinery.

Complies with all Council Policies with particular reference to the Health & Safety, Equal Opportunity and Communication Policies.

Undertakes any other duties with the scope and grade of this post.

If you are looking for a new role or would like further information, please send across your up to date CV

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee**.**

Look forward to speaking with you,

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3-6 months

Pay: £20.00-£30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- What rate do you require

**Experience**:

- Universal Credits: 2 years (required)
- Housing Benefits: 2 years (required)
- Council Tax: 2 years (required)
- Revenue Collection: 2 years (required)
- Benefits Assessments: 2 years (required)
- Capita System: 2 years (required)
- Local Authority: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: Benefit Assessment Officers x2 North Northamptonshire


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