Benefits Officer
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Benefits Officer to join our team at City of Lincoln Council. As a Benefits Officer, you will play a crucial role in assessing entitlement to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support, providing excellent customer service, and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve our goals.
Key Responsibilities:- Assess entitlement to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support, ensuring timely and accurate decisions.
- Provide high-quality customer service, responding to queries and resolving issues in a professional and courteous manner.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team objectives, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve service delivery.
- Conduct qualitative checks of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support assessments, ensuring payments are made correctly and subsidy claimed appropriately.
- Recover overpaid Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, and Administrative Penalties, maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with customers.
- Previous experience in an organisation dealing with benefits, debt recovery, and customer service.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve service delivery.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit legislation, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical context.
- Ability to work flexibly, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.
- A competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous annual leave entitlement and local government pension scheme.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.
- Flexible working options, including flexible start and finish times, and the ability to work from home.
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Benefit Officer
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Benefit Officer
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Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom City of Lincoln Council Full timeJob Title: Benefits OfficerWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Benefits Officer to join our Revenues and Benefits shared service between City of Lincoln Council and North Kesteven District Council.Key Responsibilities:Make timely and accurate assessments of entitlement to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit/support, via a customer-facing 'one...
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