Benefits Officer
Recruitment Agency Reference: 65644
Venn Group are delighted to have partnered with one of our valued public sector clients, to source a Benefits Officer for the following interim assignment:
Location: Northamptonshire (Hybrid)
Contract: Three months+
Rate: £25.00 per hour via Umbrella Company
Hours: 37.5
Your duties will include:
- Administering the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support Scheme in accordance with Legislation and Council Policy
- Providing assistance to the public in writing, by telephone or in person
- Processing and maintaining all types of Benefit and Support Claims received
- Working with the recovery team to ensure most appropriate method of recovering overpayments is taken
- Liaising with creditors section to facilitate direct payment for landlords and claimants by cheque or BACS
The successful candidate should have:
- Experience in all aspects of Housing Benefits and Council Tax Support
- Experience with Academy system
- Knowledge of Northgate
If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please apply now.