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Housing Revenue & Benefits Officer

Salary

£19.88-20.88 , per hour , inc benefits

Location

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job type

Temporary, Part time

Sector

Social care

Job ref

X3-1282638

Job posted

Posted 1 hour ago

Housing Revenue and Benefits Officer

  • Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary (12 weeks)
  • Hours: 18.5 per week (Flexible working hours)
  • Hybrid Working: 1 day in the office (Thursday) and 2 days at home
  • Start Date: June
  • Location: Welwyn Garden City
  • Salary: £19.88 - £20.88 per hour

My client is currently seeking a Revenue and Benefits Officer, with solid experience in housing and benefits management. This role requires a thorough understanding of tax and business rates, as well as proficiency in NEC or Northgate systems. The successful candidate will quality check calculations and assessments to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax reductions.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Quality checking approximately 10-15% of housing benefit calculations and assessments to ensure accuracy.
  • Interpreting and verifying calculations and supporting documents such as payslips and pensions.
  • Creating reports from checked data for senior leadership to analyse the effectiveness and accuracy of the assessment process.
  • Working independently within a small team to manage and execute tasks efficiently.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Housing Revenue and Benefits Officer, or a solid understanding of the role with less experience.
  • Proficient in using NEC or Northgate systems.
  • Excellent IT skills and familiarity with relevant software and systems.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret and check calculations accurately.
  • Understanding of benefits legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Organised, thorough, and reliable with excellent filing skills.
  • Patient and knowledgeable, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement.

 

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