Benefits Assessment Officer (x 3 Posts)
Employer:Peterborough City Council
Reference:ST6770-2A
Salary:£19,427 - £22,001
Hours:37 hours per week
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Location:Town Hall / Home Working
Closing date:20/07/2009 17:00 PM
With 2 years experience in assessing Housing and Council Tax Benefits, you will assess all types of benefit claims and changes to claims using several computer systems, ensuring that the correct evidence and information is obtained in accordance with the standards required by the national verification framework and local procedures.
You should have GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or above including Mathematics and English, as well as the ability to work to deadlines in a performance driven office and to be able to accurately interpret written instructions and procedures.
There will be the option to work from home following an initial training period.
Equal Opportunities
The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. CRB checks will be required for relevant posts.
Peterborough City Council is strongly committed to taking a lead role in the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equality in employment and welcomes job applications from all parts of the community. The city council’s equal opportunities policy is based on the principle that people are not discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or marital status.
