Benefits Assessment Officer Kettering Contract £18.52 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced Benefits Assessment Officer. In accordance with current legislation and Council policy establish eligibility for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support and, once established, collate and verify the necessary information required to accurately determine claims ensuring that both the correct entitlement is awarded and the correct Housing Benefit subsidy, if applicable, is applied. Receive and determine all changes in circumstances as appropriate within defined timescales. Principal responsibilities 1. Receive via post, counter, email and online Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support applications and determine eligibility depending upon claimant’s age, accommodation type and personal circumstances in accordance with primary, secondary legislation and Council policy. 1. Once eligibility is established, request all necessary documentary evidence required in order to determine the claimant’s entitlement, from the claimant, landlord, third party, Department for Work and Pensions and HMRC as appropriate. This includes proactively telephoning customers to request information to enable their claim to be dealt with more efficiently. 1. Assess the eligible claims for Housing Benefit in accordance with the appropriate scheme and in line with current legislation. Assess claims for Council Tax Support, in line with current legi...