Benefits Assessment Officer

Are you a Benefits Assessment Officer looking for work in Milton Keynes or remotely from home?

Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client based in Milton Keynes is looking to recruit a Benefits Assessment Officer to provide support throughout a busy period.

This assignment has been deemed inside of IR35 and will offer full time home working.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

1. Proficiently use the Academy (Capita) Revenues and Benefits processing system
2. Assess all types of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support/Reduction claims for all tenure types
3. Process new claims and changes in circumstances
4. Assess student claims, persons from abroad, and self-employed claims
5. Deal with Universal Credit cases
6. Assist with backlog clearance
7. Deal with ATLAS
8. Liaise with external organisations including Landlords, Employers and the Department for Work and Pensions
9. Advise claimants on Benefit entitlements and legislation changes
10. Handle inbound customer queries

If you're looking to work from home for a Public Sector and Government client based in Milton Keynes and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be a Benefits Assessment Officer, please contact the team with an up to date CV.