The Extracare Charitable Trust are recruiting an Income Management Officer HB (housing benefit) on a full-time, temporary basis (6 months), at our Head Office in Binley.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Income Management Officer to join our friendly team and support the commitment in delivering ExtraCare's mission of “ better lives for older people ”.
Benefits include
Hybrid/flexi-working model
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Enhanced maternity & paternity allowance
Up to 9% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
Attendance reward
Free life insurance
Buy and sell holiday
Cycle2work scheme
Employee asssitance programme
Free use of on-site location gyms
Role Details
Position: Income Management Officer HB (housing benefit)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (temporary, 6 months)
Salary: £14,547 (FTE £29,101.80 per annum)
Location: Binley Business Park, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2SN
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is a registered charity that was formed in 1988 to develop pioneering retirement communities for people in their later years and to promote independent living. Our services are activity-based, and residents are supported and encouraged to do things they may never have done before and to thoroughly enjoy their later years.
This post has become available as a current team member has become successful in securing an internal vacancy.
What will you do as our Income Management Officer HB (housing benefit)
Take action to prevent arrears and to recover resident rent and other debts owed to the Trust in accordance with ECCT Policy and Procedures.
Collect outstanding arrears through face-to-face and telephone communication with residents.
Provide advice and guidance with regards to rent arrears, in conjunction with Welfare Benefits Advisors and Housing Officers.
Liaise with residents, applicants and their representatives concerning any aspect of Income Management.
Establish sustainable repayment arrangements from residents with the primary objective of maximising income and recovering debt.
Our ideal Income Management Officer HB (housing benefit) will have:
Experience of working in an account reconciliation environment.
AAT qualification or experience of double-entry bookkeeping.
Advanced Excel skills, able to interpret and analyse data from spreadsheets.
Experience of dealing directly with the public and delivering high quality customer care.
ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.
Don't miss out! Click ‘apply' now to make a difference to the lives of older people as our Income Management Officer HB (housing benefit).
Thispost will be subject to two satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance.
Closing Date: Thursday 19 March 2026
Interviews date: March (dates TBC)
If you have the skills to join us as our Income Management Officer, don't miss out, click ‘apply' now!
ExtraCare does not participate in the current “ UK Visa Sponsorship ” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship .
ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
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