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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 Housing Benefits Appeals Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Housing Benefits Appeals Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 6 months (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 1 position
Location: Harrow
DBS Required: Basic DBS required
Rate of Pay: £30 p/h umbrella
Office Based/Hybrid: Hybrid
- Primarily home-based with occasional office meetings  
- Must be able to attend several tribunal hearings each month  
- Candidates should live a reasonable distance of Harrow, Watford, or London  
Short Brief/Requirement:
This role requires an experienced HB Appeals Officer, focusing primarily on appeals submissions, reconsiderations, escalations, and Tribunal hearings. 
 
Main duties/Responsibilities:

• Deputise and support a Team Leader in the management of a team undertaking complex financial assessment recovering overpaid benefits and prevention of fraud in accordance with Government Regulation and guidance and in full compliance with Council guidelines, policies and procedures and full compliance
• As the Senior Assessor in Team, to transfer knowledge and job skills to new and existing members of staff including any changes in regulation, systems and work familiarity.
• Deal with Assessment Appeals by both preparing the case for submission to the Appeals Service Tribunal & attending External DWP Appeals Panels. Put forward authority’s argument and represent the authority as required.
• 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
• Identify and take responsibility for referral of any suspected fraud claims for investigation by the Corporate Anti Fraud Team

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience working as a Housing Benefits Appeals Officer or equivalent
• Basic DBS
• 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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