Job Description The Benefits/Rents Officer is responsible through the Senior Benefits Officer, for verifying information, to assess and award Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, and Scottish Welfare Fund payments in accordance with government legislation, case law and Council policy and to assist in the administering and accounting for rent and service charges related to Council House and Garage tenants. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Requirements The grade of this post is H Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata) Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year Preferred candidates will be required to undertake a Standard Disclosure check prior to a formal offer of employment being made A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at 8 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Judy Fraser - Team Leader - Contact on 01595746664 or email judy.fraser@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032. Responsibilities Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here The Individual