Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/11/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 08/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
Band 7 £25,992 - £27,269 pa
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool
Further Information
Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.
We are seeking a Benefits Officer to assist the Benefits team in providing an efficient, high-quality service to customers whilst ensuring all benefit assessment work is undertaken accurately and in compliance with policy and regulations.
This includes assessment and verification of claims for Housing Benefit, Local Council Tax Support and Free School Meals. It will involve dealing with customers face to face, over the telephone and may involve visiting vulnerable customers at home on occasion.
Ideally the successful candidate should have experience in Benefits Assessment and have 5 GCSE’s graded A to C – including English and Maths, or equivalent. You will need to be professional, approachable, and adaptable with a good level of IT competency.
For further information please contact Gillian Harvey, Benefits Manager on 01429 523151, or Allison Oliphant, Principal Benefit Officer 01429 523050, or Sue Luckett, Principal Benefits Officer on 01429 402777.
Closing date: 8.12.24
Interviews: Week Commencing 16.12.24
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This job is closed for applications.