Housing Benefit Officer Specialist
3 days ago
**Job Overview:**
We are recruiting for a Housing Benefit Officer to join our team at Service Care Solutions Ltd in Harrow.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering a high-performing financial assessment service, ensuring accurate and timely payments, managing overpayment recoveries, and maintaining high performance standards.
**Salary Details:** The hourly rate for this position is approximately £13.79 per hour.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct complex financial assessments for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support to support vulnerable residents.
- Ensure accurate and timely payment processing, manage overpayment recoveries, and maintain high performance standards.
- Provide guidance on financial support and assist with appeals, disputes, and discretionary payments.
**Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of Housing Benefit legislation and policies.
- Solid experience in financial assessments and a background in a high-performance compliance-focused environment.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritize effectively, and meet performance targets.
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