Benefits Officer - ERN05424

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Benefits team in a permanent role as a Benefit officer. You will be a key member of the team, providing support to the team leader to deliver the operational tasks for Housing Benefit, Council tax reduction, Discretionary Housing Payments and the Scottish Welfare Fund. You will also provide guidance and support to the team members and ensure the service is delivered to a high standard.

We need someone who has in depth knowledge of current Housing benefit legislation and Council Tax reduction regulations and up to date knowledge of National guidance and local policy around discretionary Housing payments

Experience of staff and team supervision would be an advantage.

Depending upon the needs of the service, staff in Hybrid roles will typically work from home for up to 40-60% of the time where the needs of the service can still be met.

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East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15 year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’.  Please follow this link to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.  Further information can be found here:

Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

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