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Senior Housing Benefit Officer Harrow, London Temporary Full Time An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Housing Benefit Officer to join a Local Authority in Harrow. This is a senior position within the Housing Benefits team, supporting the delivery of a high-quality financial assessments and benefits service whilst ensuring compliance with legislation, maximising subsidy income and supporting some of the borough's most vulnerable residents. THE ROLE The Senior Housing Benefit Officer will play a key role in the delivery of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Financial Assessment services, providing technical expertise, quality assurance and support to the wider team. Key responsibilities include: Assessing complex Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit and Financial Assessment claims, including self-employed, student and social care cases. Supporting and deputising for Team Leaders when required across operational and performance management activities. Quality checking assessments completed by officers to ensure compliance with legislation, DWP standards and local procedures. Managing benefit appeals, preparing tribunal submissions and representing the Council at appeal hearings and court proceedings. Supporting the recovery of overpaid benefits and ensuring effective collection and recovery processes are maintained. Providing technical advice and guidance to officers on complex legislation, policy changes and benefit regulations. Working closely with internal departments, external agencies and the Department for Work and Pensions to achieve service objectives and performance targets. THE CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have substantial experience working within a Housing Benefits environment and possess strong technical knowledge of benefits legislation. The ideal candidate will have: A minimum of three years' experience working within a Housing Benefits team. In-depth knowledge of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit legislation and regulations. Experience dealing with complex assessments, appeals and overpayment recovery. Strong communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with customers, elected members, MPs and stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a demanding workload and competing priorities. Strong IT skills and experience using Housing Benefits systems and Microsoft Office applications. THE CONTRACT WORKING HOURS: Full Time, 36 Hours Per Week LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 3 Month Contract RATE: The pay for the role is 30.02 per hour LTD company rate . The PAYE equivalent is 25.59 per hour , inclusive of holiday pay. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail! If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a 250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!

We are currently looking for an experienced Housing Subsidy Officer to join a busy Revenues and Benefits service. This Housing Subsidy Officer role will focus on subsidy assurance, quality checking, Housing Benefit accuracy and maximising subsidy income for the organisation. The successful candidate will undertake detailed reviews of Housing Benefit assessments, support the completion of annual subsidy claims and work closely with auditors to ensure subsidy returns are submitted accurately. This Housing Subsidy Officer position would suit someone with strong Housing Benefit knowledge and previous experience within a Revenues and Benefits environment. The Role - Reviewing Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims to ensure assessments are accurate and compliant with legislation. - Undertaking subsidy checks across complex cases including temporary accommodation, hostels, students, self-employed applicants and persons from abroad. - Supporting the completion and submission of annual Housing Benefit subsidy claims. - Liaising with external auditors and assisting with subsidy audit requirements. - Identifying high-risk subsidy areas and undertaking targeted quality checks. - Providing feedback to Benefits Team Leaders and identifying training needs. - Supporting the delivery of subsidy awareness and performance improvement training. - Making recommendations to improve subsidy performance and maximise income. - Deputising for the Subsidy Team Leader where required. Key Requirements - Previous experience working within a Revenues and Benefits environment. - Experience assessing or reviewing Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims. - Knowledge of Housing Benefit legislation and subsidy regulations. - Experience undertaking quality assurance, subsidy checking or claim verification. - Experience working with complex Housing Benefit cases. - Experience supporting Housing Benefit subsidy claims and audits. - Strong understanding of benefits legislation and case law. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Housing Subsidy Officer role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your CV. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Footnote If you feel that this Housing Subsidy Officer job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Housing Subsidy Officers, Benefits Assessment Officers, Senior Benefits Officers and Revenues & Benefits roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Revenues and Benefits professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Housing Officer (Specialised Supported Housing) The Opportunity: We are seeking a resilient, customer-focused Housing Officer for an ongoing interim assignment covering a defined region in North London. In this field-based role, you will report directly to the Head of Housing and provide expert, person-centred housing support to individuals living within Specialised Supported Housing. Your primary focus will be assisting vulnerable tenants to maintain their tenancies and achieve independent living aspirations. You will take full responsibility for regional tenancy management, lettings, and vital Housing Benefit sign-ups, working closely with on-site care teams and external agencies to deliver a highly sympathetic and professional service. Key Duties: Deliver a full regional tenancy management service, addressing complaints, resolving anti-social behaviour (ASB), and providing expert housing advice to scheme staff and tenants. Manage the complete lettings cycle, ensuring all allocations comply with policy and legislation, processing terminations, and preparing tenancy agreements and information packs. Coordinate the sign-up of new tenants, overseeing the complete submission, tracking, and backdate requests for Housing Benefit and council tax forms. Conduct proactive scheme visits at least annually to monitor individual tenant wellbeing, care needs, and risk assessments in collaboration with on-site care teams. Drive a customer-focused approach to meet performance targets, minimize void property times, and co-create strategic void plans for long-term vacancies. Liaise closely with local authorities, health services, social services, and surveyors during care planning, safeguarding issues, or maintenance reviews. Act as a technical expert for scheme staff regarding rents and benefits regulations, delivering localized training where required. Lead operational housing projects, track performance data, and assist the Head of Housing with third-party Management Agreements and Lease reviews. Requirements: Experience: Essential previous experience working within a housing association in a similar role, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality housing management services. Knowledge: Sound knowledge of Housing Benefit regulations, compliance frameworks, and an understanding of the Supported Housing sector or Intensive Housing Management models. Qualifications: CIH Level 3 qualified (or holding equivalent relevant housing management qualifications) is highly desirable. Skills: Excellent communicator with a "can-do" attitude, robust stakeholder management skills, and a passionate commitment to putting tenants at the heart of the service. Core Competencies: Confident at lone working and making independent decisions, with the ability to maintain strict data confidentiality and adhere to health and safety practices. Mobility: Ability to operate flexibly as a field-based officer across North London, with a willingness to undertake occasional travel to the main head office in Leicester for meetings and training. How to Apply: Please apply for this role online or contact Matt Baird at Avalon for a confidential discussion. Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited, is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.