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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Harrow.  Are looking for a Senior Housing Benefits Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Senior Housing Benefits Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 6 months (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Harrow
Office Based/Hybrid: Hybrid working
DBS Required: Basic DBS required
Rate of Pay: £22.21 p/h umbrella
Pay Negotiable: Yes, should be willing to pay around £29-30 p/h umbrella
Short Brief/Requirement:
Against a background of ever changing regulation and guidance in the service areas to contribute to the provision of high performing customer centred financial assessment service and effective services through managing a team delivering financial assistance towards the rent, council Tax, and social care cost of some 21000 Households (1 in 5) who are the most vulnerable residents in the Borough.
To ensure the service achieves its maximum CPA as it contributes to both the Use of Resources Assessment and the Council’s overall CPA score

Main duties/Responsibilities:

• To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council’s health and safety policy and take an active role in promoting a positive health and safety culture.
    
• To promote and participate in the council’s investors in people (IIP) and individual performance appraisal and development (IPAD) initiatives and information management best practice.
    
• To ensure compliance with the council’s information security policies and maintain confidentiality.
    
• Responsible for providing quality checking of Benefit assessments made by Assessment Officers/Assistants in accordance with current Department for Work and Pensions Performance Standards, and local policies / procedures
• Review and make recommendations on Legislation and Council Policy changes in respect of Benefits and IT System

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience working as a Senior Housing Benefits Officer or equivalent
• In depth knowledge of the Housing and Council Tax Benefits legislation
• In depth knowledge of Social Care Financial Assessments Regulations and guidance
• Ability to gain knowledge of Social Security and Child Support Regulations, CRAG and Pension Regulations etc
• Ability to learn Northgate and Civica Systems

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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