Benefits Assessment Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a Benefits Assessment Officer to support a Public Sector client in Cambridgeshire. This remote position requires proficiency with the IWorld/Northgate system and experience in assessing Housing Benefit claims. The ideal candidate will effectively handle universal credit cases and liaise with landlords and the Department for Work and Pensions. This is a full-time, remote opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims.
• Ability to deal with complex benefit cases.
• Familiarity with liaising with external organizations.

Responsibilities

• Use IWorld/Northgate to process claims.
• Assess various benefit claims and changes in circumstances.
• Liaise with external organizations like Landlords and the DWP.

Skills

Proficiency with IWorld/Northgate (NEC)

Knowledge of Housing Benefit legislation

Experience with Universal Credit cases

Job description

Benefits Assessment Officer

Are you a Benefits Assessment Officer looking for work in Cambridgeshire remotely from home? Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client is looking to recruit a Benefits Assessment Officer to provide support throughout a busy period. This assignment has been deemed inside of IR35 and will offer full time home working.

Key Responsibilities

• Proficiently use the IWorld/Northgate (NEC) Revenues and Benefits processing system
• Assess all types of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support/Reduction claims for all tenure types
• Process new claims and changes in circumstances
• Assess student claims, persons from abroad, and self‑employed claims
• Deal with Universal Credit cases
• Assist with backlog clearance
• Deal with ATLAS
• Liaise with external organisations including Landlords, Employers and the Department for Work and Pensions
• Advise claimants on Benefit entitlements and legislation changes

If you're looking to work from home for a Public Sector and Government client based in Cambridgeshire, and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be a Benefits Assessment Officer, please contact the team with an up to date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.