At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and process housing benefit claims accurately while maximising council income.
- Company: Local Authority client in Northamptonshire with a focus on community support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay up to £32.00/hour, hybrid working, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: 6-month contract with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with complex legislation and strong ICT and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.47 - 13.47 £ per hour.
Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Housing Benefit Subsidy Officer within a Local Authority client based in Northamptonshire. The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working, and £32.00 Umbrella / £23.34 PAYE per day, with a contract length of 6 months.
Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:
- Ensure that benefit claims are being assessed accurately and paid correctly and in line with legislation and guidance.
- Assist in the completion of the Housing Benefit subsidy returns and claims including working with auditors.
- Ensure that the subsidy position improves and income to the Council is maximised.
- Support the Training and Resilience team by identifying development needs of officers through Subsidy checking.
- Undertake reviews of benefit claims processed to ensure prompt and accurate determinations of Housing and Council Tax Reduction are being made and that the Council's subsidy position is maximised. This includes complex claims such as homeless, hostels, self-employed, students and persons from abroad, in accordance with legislation and best practice.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Council Tax and Housing Benefits legislation, case law, software enhancements and related procedures and policies.
- Assist in the timely and accurate completion, submission and verification by external audit of all returns relating to the annual subsidy claim including working with external auditors and completion of workbook.
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
- Demonstrate the ability to take on board and understand complex legislation.
- ICT skills including PC, Microsoft office.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills and ability to communicate with all customers, partners, ability to make difficult decisions showing tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to self-motivate and work to high standards of accuracy, to achieve targets and deadlines.
- Previous experience within Local Government.
If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.
Business Support & Administration Subsidy Officer Northampton, Northamptonshire Up to £32.00 / hour employer: Oaksec
Join a forward-thinking Local Authority in Northamptonshire as a Business Support & Administration Subsidy Officer, where you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate benefit assessments and maximising council income. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values employee development through hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to meaningful community services. With competitive pay and a commitment to staff well-being, this position offers a rewarding career path in public service.
