Housing Benefit Assessment Officer

Essential Employment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Housing Benefit Assessment Officer in Greater London. The role involves assessing HB claims and working with temporary accommodation. Candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience and be familiar with systems like Atlas and VEP. This is a temporary hybrid position, requiring one day a week in the office. Competitive pay of £21.06ph offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in HB assessment and calculations.
• Good knowledge of relevant HB and UC legislation.
• Experience with new sign ups to Temporary Accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assess HB claims including New Claims and change in circumstances.
• Work on Temporary Accommodation and general needs cases.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.

Skills

HB assessment and calculations

Knowledge of UC legislation

Experience with Atlas, VEP, HBAA

Knowledge of iWorld and Information@work

Hybrid work capability

Tools

Atlas

VEP

HBAA

iWorld

Information@work

Northgate NPS

Job description

Overview

Housing Benefit Assessment Officer needed in Haringey

The rate is £21.06ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1607464

Responsibilities

• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of all HB assessment and calculations including New Claims, change in circumstances, reviews and reconsiderations mainly with Temporary Accommodation.
• Work with Atlas, VEP and HBAA. Must also have a good knowledge of iWorld and Information@work systems as well as Northgate NPS.
• Work with new sign ups to both Temporary accommodation and general needs but mainly TA. Must have knowledge of relevant HB and UC legislation and guidance.
• Position is a hybrid role with candidate working 1 day a week from the office. Must have good working knowledge of UC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of HB assessment and calculations including New Claims, change in circumstances, reviews and reconsiderations mainly with Temporary Accommodation.
• Experience with Atlas, VEP, HBAA; knowledge of iWorld, Information@work, and Northgate NPS.
• Knowledge of relevant HB and UC legislation and guidance.
• Experience with new sign ups to Temporary Accommodation and general needs (mainly TA).
• Good working knowledge of UC and ability to work in a hybrid role (1 day in the office).

How to apply

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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