Assessment Officer Benefits Contract Full Time

Assessment Officer Benefits needed in based in Cambridge and the salary is £20.84ph PAYE  

This is a full time temporary role. 

Employer Reference:5187365

This role will involve:

• To have a sound knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit Regulations, together with their associated computer systems, plus a good basic understanding of Council Tax Legislation.
• To ensure the correct usage of computer systems, to input, verify and obtain information on all matters relating to the assessment of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit.
• To ensure that all claims for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit are processed accurately and within the targeted timescales by correctly calculating income and rent details and inputting the personal details of claimants onto the computer system.
• To amend, cancel and suspend benefit claims effectively, to avoid underpayment/overpayment of Housing and Council Tax Benefit.
• Within the Housing and Council Tax Benefit regulations and in accordance with the client’s policy guidelines, to recover overpaid benefit.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to cvs@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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