Counter Fraud Officer

**To Identify irregularities and fraud indicators and, where appropriate, refer the case to a Counter Fraud Investigator to commence a full investigation.**

Responsible for effectively completing a range of high-risk cases through a range of investigative methods with a primary focus on residential visits to confirm the legitimacy of service users. To Identify irregularities and fraud indicators and, where appropriate, refer the case to a Counter Fraud Investigator to commence a full investigation.

This role will include a significant visiting function which will require substantial regular work outside usual office hours.

Provide details of relevant counter-fraudexperience.

Providedetails of relevant experience inconducting visits to residents' properties.

**Skills**
- (HCC) Excellent questioning and interviewing skills to establish relevant information and issuesis essential.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practiceis essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the delivery of first class customer service
- Ability to work outside normal office hours if required
- Ability to work within data protection legislation, confidentiality rules and council policy
- A full driving license and access to a vehicle with suitable business insurance are essential.

**Salary**: Up to £18.54 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person