At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex Housing Benefit appeals and provide technical support across the service.
- Company: Join a busy Revenues and Benefits service making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities to make an impact.
- Other info: Great opportunity for networking and future connections in the industry.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of housing benefits, helping people navigate complex systems.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in Housing Benefits and managing appeals is essential.
We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Housing Benefits Officer to join a busy Revenues and Benefits service. This role will focus primarily on Housing Benefit appeals, Tribunal submissions, complex assessments and quality assurance.
The successful candidate will manage complex Housing Benefit appeal cases and provide technical support across the service. This position would suit someone with extensive Housing Benefits experience and a strong background in appeals work.
The Role
- Managing complex Housing Benefit appeals from review through to Tribunal.
- Preparing appeal submissions and supporting Tribunal cases.
- Undertaking complex Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction assessments.
- Carrying out quality checks on benefit assessments.
- Providing technical guidance on Housing Benefit legislation.
- Supporting Team Leaders and deputising where required.
- Reviewing legislative and policy changes.
- Assisting with Housing Benefit subsidy work and subsidy maximisation.
- Dealing with enquiries from MPs, elected members and stakeholders.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Senior Housing Benefits Officer or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction legislation.
- Significant experience managing Housing Benefit appeals and Tribunal submissions.
- Experience assessing complex Housing Benefit claims.
- Experience undertaking quality assurance and checking benefit assessments.
- Knowledge of Housing Benefit subsidy requirements.
- Experience using Northgate, Civica or similar benefits systems.
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Senior Housing Benefits Officers, Benefits Appeals Officers, Housing Benefits Assessors and Revenues & Benefits roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Revenues and Benefits professionals looking to build future connections.
Senior Housing Benefits Officer employer: Carrington West
Join our dynamic Revenues and Benefits service as a Senior Housing Benefits Officer, where you will play a crucial role in managing complex Housing Benefit appeals and providing technical support. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values employee growth, offering continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your expertise in Housing Benefits legislation. Located in a vibrant community, we provide a supportive environment that encourages innovation and teamwork, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
