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Are you a team player and self-motivated individual?Do you want to learn and develop in local government supporting Revenues and Benefits?Ashfield District Council are looking for an experienced and committed individual to join our Revenues and Benefits Services team.On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for interpreting appropriate legislation and regulations relating to Housing Benefit and the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme. Excellent customer service and negotiating skills are essential, together with the ability to make decisions and provide assistance to other team members with complex cases.This role also involves the preparation of cases and the representation of the Council in relation to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support appeals at the relevant independent tribu...

Benefits Officer needed in Bristol Paying £20.31 per hr ref 5252277Full time hours on a temporary basis To administer all types of Housing Benefit and Council tax Support new claims and changes in circumstances.High levels of accuracy and good output levels an advantage.If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@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.All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared...

AdvertENTERPRISE AND SUSTAINABLE REGENERATIONFinance ServiceBenefits Officer35 hours per weekPermanent£27,853 - £28,455 / £15.26 - £15.59 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)A permanent vacancy has arisen within the Finance Service for a Benefits Officer to join our Revenues and Benefits Team.You will work at the Council Offices, Kirkwall, within a small office-based team responsible for dealing with all aspects of administering Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and Scottish Welfare Fund applications and supporting the functions of the Revenues & Benefits Section. This will include the maintenance of claims, assessing entitlement to Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and Scottish Welfare Fund applications, as well as responding to customer enquiries face-to-face, by tele...

Job Title: Benefits & Housing Needs Assistant Salary: £15.05 LTD Umbrella P/H Hours: 36 Hours Per WeekType: Temporary OngoingLocation: Hackney, E8Start Date: ASAPWork Pattern: 09:00am - 17:00pm We are seeking a dedicated Benefits Assistant to provide administrative support for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, and Discretionary Hardship Payments schemes. This role is essential for ensuring efficient and effective delivery of benefits and housing needs services, supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged households.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Provide administrative support across Benefits and Housing Needs Service.Update, collect, and collate data and information including HR returns, performance information, and purchase orders.Deliver effective discretionary awards and money manage...

What's involved with this role: Interim Senior Housing Benefits OfficerReference no: Ealing 7872-1Pay Rate: £21.51 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 35 Monday - Friday, normal working hoursThis opening assignment is for 3 monthsCity: EALING, LONDONBasic DBS disclosure requiredWork closely with the Team Managers to provide coaching & development support, and to assist the manager in the day to day running of the team. Assess housing benefit and council tax reduction claims.Key responsibilities: Have and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Benefits legislation in order to administer applications for Housing Benefit & Council Tax Support entitlement and payment, in accordance with Statutory Regulations and the policies, schemes, procedures and practices of the Council. Support the Team Manage...