Fraud Officer — Safeguard Benefits & Investigate

Government Recruitment Service; Truro; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

The Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Fraud Officer for the Southern region in Truro. You will conduct interviews, review evidence, and take corrective action on benefit awards as part of counter fraud efforts.

This permanent, full-time role in the CFCD involves working to reduce fraud and debt, collaborating with partners, maintaining records, and traveling occasionally. The scheme Disability Confident is highlighted; the salary ranges from £32,700 to £35,032 per year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct robust interviews with individuals by phone or in person, gather, review and closely scrutinise detailed evidence, taking corrective action when errors are found.
• Ensure compliance, adhering to DWP policies, CFCD operational procedures, and maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with teams and external partners—promoting fraud awareness within DWP and engaging effectively with business partners.
• Manage cases effectively, gathering and verifying information to support accurate benefit reassessments and overpayment calculations.
• Handle sensitive information, maintaining accurate records, redacting sensitive material, and liaising with other departments.
• Prioritise your workload, navigating shifting priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

The Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Fraud Officer for the Southern region in Truro. You will conduct interviews, review evidence, and take corrective action on benefit awards as part of counter fraud efforts.

This permanent, full-time role in the CFCD involves working to reduce fraud and debt, collaborating with partners, maintaining records, and traveling occasionally. The scheme Disability Confident is highlighted; the salary ranges from £32,700 to £35,032 per year.