Senior Housing Benefit Officer

Essential Employment; Harrow; On-site; GBP 3,582,000 - 4,684,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a Senior Housing Benefit Officer in Harrow to join a fast-moving, customer-centred financial assessment service on a temporary basis. You will help lead a team delivering financial assistance for rent, council tax and social care costs to vulnerable households in the borough.

The role requires leadership, collaboration with partner services, and accuracy in processing claims. All pre-employment checks including references are anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering financial assistance for rent, council tax and social care costs to vulnerable households.
• Ensure accurate processing and timely settlement of housing benefit claims.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maintain high service standards.

Job description

Senior Housing Benefit Officer needed in Harrow

This is a temporary role and the rate is £30.02ph Umbrella

The reference number is: RQ1778072

The successful candidate will contribute to the provision of high performing customer centred financial assessment service and effective services through managing a team delivering financial assistance towards the rent, council Tax, and social care cost of some 21000 Households (1 in 5) who are the most vulnerable residents in the Borough.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.