Benefits and Council Tax Officer

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Job description

Seven Social Care is looking for a Benefits and Tax Officer to work with London Borough of Newham Council.

36 hours a week.
Rate of pay will approx be £22 per hour.

To serve the customers of the Council by collecting the right council tax from the right person at the right time, and paying the right benefit to the right customer at the right time. The Council raises £112 million in Council Tax liability per annum and pays out £300 million in Housing and Council Tax Benefit.

To put the Council's vision of seamless local front office service delivery into practice, providing services which reflect and meet the needs of the local community and to support the overall delivery of the Council Tax and Benefits service
* To carry out all tasks associated with the administration, processing and assessment of Housing and Council Tax Benefit claims and Free School Meals.
* To carry out all tasks associated with the notification, collection and recovery of Housing Benefit Overpayments.
* To carry out all tasks associated with the billing, collection and recovery of Council Tax.
* To gain, develop and maintain an understanding of the Council Tax and Housing and Council Tax Benefits legislation and the regulatory frameworks.
* To understand the whole of the Benefits and Council Tax systems end to end and the nature of all the associated work.

Working with Seven Social Care:

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IND004

Reference ID: 54747

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: £22.00 per hour

Experience:
* Similar: 1 year (required)