Benefits Assessment Officer

Are you a Benefits Assessment Officer looking for work in Warwickshire, England?

Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client based in Warwickshire, England, and is looking to recruit a Benefits Assessment Officer on a permanent basis.

As a Benefits Assessment Officer, you will play a pivotal role in assisting residents in the local community by determining whether they are eligible for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support and/or Universal Credit.

The successful applicant will be able to work on a hybrid basis, having the option to work from home for up to three days a week, with a minimum of two days each week being worked in the office.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

- Proficiently use the Civica Open Revenues processing system
- Assess all types of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support/Reduction claims for all tenure types
- Process new claims and changes in circumstances
- Assess student claims, persons from abroad, and self-employed claims
- Deal with Universal Credit cases
- Assist with backlog clearance
- Keep up to date on legislation changes and operate any changes within Revenues and Benefits
- Organise and prioritise your own workload and help ensure the team is adequately covered at all times
- Liaise with external organisations including Landlords, Employers and the Department for Work and Pensions
- Advise claimants on Benefit entitlements and legislation changes
- Handle inbound customer queries

In return, the client is offering a salary from £25,119 to £27,334 per annum alongside 25 days annual leave entitlement exclusive of bank holidays.

If you're looking to work permanently for a Public Sector and Government client based in Warwickshire, England, and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be a Benefits Assessment Officer, please contact the team with an up to date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.