Benefits Officer - ERN05424
- £29,745 to £31,954 per annum
- Grade 7
- Full Time
- Contact: Please see description
- Reference: ERN05424
- Posted January, 09, 2025 12:00 AM
Advert We have an exciting opportunity to join our Benefits team in a permanent role as a Benefit officer. You will be a key member of the team, providing support to the team leader to ...
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Benefits team in a permanent role as a Benefit officer. You will be a key member of the team, providing support to the team leader to deliver the operational tasks for Housing Benefit, Council tax reduction, Discretionary Housing Payments and the Scottish Welfare Fund. You will also provide guidance and support to the team members and ensure the service is delivered to a high standard.
We need someone who has in depth knowledge of current Housing benefit legislation and Council Tax reduction regulations and up to date knowledge of National guidance and local policy around discretionary Housing payments
Experience of staff and team supervision would be an advantage.
Depending upon the needs of the service, staff in Hybrid roles will typically work from home for up to 40-60% of the time where the needs of the service can still be met.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15 year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.
Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.
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