Benefits Officer- 1x Permanent, 1x Fixed Term

Salary Up to SK9 (currently £30,891 per annum)

Full time

Benefits Officer- 1x Permanent, 1x Fixed Term

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary: Up to SK9 (currently £31,911 per annum)

Contract: Permanent

To work under the direction of the Benefits Team Leader or Senior Benefits Officer to make timely and accurate assessments of entitlement to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support.

To award entitlement to Housing Benefits / Council Tax Support where appropriate and manage a caseload of complex claims, ensuring that payments are made promptly and in accordance with Government guidelines and Departmental procedures. This will involve contact with claimants calling in person, face to face, by telephone and by correspondence.

This role is not politically restricted.