Housing Benefits Administrator
6 days ago
Company Overview
Pertemps Harrow is a leading recruitment partnership, seeking a highly skilled Housing Benefits Officer to join their expanding team in London Borough of Harrow.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced professional with expertise in housing benefit regulations and compliance requirements. As a Housing Benefits Officer, you will be responsible for evaluating and maintaining benefit claims, ensuring they are processed accurately and within targeted timescales.
Main Responsibilities
- Evaluating and maintaining benefit claims for housing and council tax, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
- Assisting tenants with benefit applications, providing advice on housing benefits, and handling inquiries and complaints
- Verifying documentation to support benefit claims and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
- Administering and recovering overpayments, managing rent arrears to prevent financial loss
- Collaborating with departments, external agencies, and third-party organizations to support vulnerable tenants and deliver effective services
- Gathering statistical information, preparing reports, and attending 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 claims for a Local Authority
Benefits
This temporary role offers a competitive pay rate of up to £17.66 per hour, excellent training, career development support, and 21 days of holiday (excluding Bank Holidays). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, combining office and remote work arrangements.
Estimated Salary: £34,920 - £43,857 per annum
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