Housing Benefits Specialist

4 weeks ago


Harrow, United Kingdom Pertemps Harrow Full time
Housing Benefits Officer Role Overview

Pertemps Harrow is seeking a skilled Housing Benefits Officer to join their team at the London Borough of Harrow. This temporary position offers a competitive pay rate, excellent training, and career development support.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate and maintain benefit claims for housing and council tax, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
  • Assist tenants with benefit applications, provide advice on housing benefits, and handle inquiries and complaints.
  • Verify and obtain necessary documentation to support benefit claims, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Administer and recover overpayments, and manage rent arrears to prevent financial loss.
  • Collaborate with other departments, external agencies, and third-party organizations to support vulnerable tenants and ensure effective service delivery.
  • Gather statistical information, prepare reports, and attend administrative meetings.

Requirements:
  • Accuracy in processing claims and maintaining records.
  • Understanding of housing benefit regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and external agencies.
  • Recent experience in assessing all types of Housing Benefit (HB) claims for a Local Authority.

About Pertemps Harrow:
Pertemps Harrow is a leading recruitment agency providing staffing solutions to various industries. We prioritize the personal touch and offer career development opportunities to our employees. The London Borough of Harrow is a culturally diverse local authority with excellent transport links and a great place to live and work.

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