Welfare Benefits Officer - Bournemouth, United Kingdom - Baird and Co Recruitment

Baird and Co Recruitment

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Baird and Co Recruitment, a specialist Social Housing recruitment firm, are currently working in partnership with a South-East based Social Housing business seeking a Welfare Benefits Officer on a 12-month contract.

This is a hybrid role, and you'd need to be available to work in Bournemouth 2-3 days a week, though there is no weekend working.

The Welfare Benefits Officer must be able to work collaboratively with senior members in Finance, Assets and Support.

The Welfare Benefits Officer will be expected to:

Supporting tenants to make housing benefit claims
Aiding at the start of the appeal process
Identifying and referring more complex cases to the Housing Benefit Lead
Creating and maintaining accurate case recording on the relevant Case Recording systems.
Taking briefs, ensuring tasks are understood and then working independently
Assisting with research
Utilising strong advocacy skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Building relationships with Housing Association colleagues and local authorities
Attending relevant meetings
You will need basic knowledge of the welfare benefits system, especially housing benefits
You must have experience in appeals, tribunals, court work, partnership working, working with local authorities and an ability to deepdive into cases