Benefits Assessor

Recruiter
Elite Recruitment (Exeter)
Location
Exeter
Salary
20717.00 GBP Annual + 28 Days
Posted
10 Mar 2017
Closes
25 Mar 2017
Sectors
Engineering, Defence
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
We are looking for a knowledgeable Benefits Assessor to join the team on a full time temporary basis for a period of approximately 2 months. Working a 37 hour week (Monday-Friday) in central Exeter, a generous rate of GBP10.74 is offered for this post with duties to include:

Undertaking assessments for all new claims and changes to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support

Communicate with customers/claimants and identify signs of additional needs

Identify vulnerable customers/claimants who may need additional assistance and provide where appropriate

Identify and determine overpayments that are not recoverable and record on the system

Provide face to face, telephone and email guidance to all customer/claimants enquiries

Due to the nature of the role being specialised and temporary, experience of a similar role along with strong IT skills is required. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this role please forward your CV with contact details to us.