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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Housing Benefits Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 17 Housing Benefits Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Housing Benefits Officer do?

  Benefit officers within local government undertake a variety of administrative and clerical duties in relation to benefit claims including housing benefit and council tax exemption. They investigate the client's right to benefits by reviewing their case and researching relevant legislation.

  Tasks required include:

  • Computes cost of product/services and maintains and balances records of financial transactions.
  • Prepares and checks invoices and verifies accuracy of records.
  • Receives and pays out cash and cheques and performs closely related clerical duties.
  • Updates and maintains data, correspondence and other records for storage or despatch.
  • Arranges, classifies and indexes publications, correspondence and other material in libraries and offices.
  • Performs other clerical duties not elsewhere classified including preparing financial information for management, proof reading printed material and drafting letters in reply to correspondence or telephone enquiries.

• What are the entry requirements for a Housing Benefits Officer?

  Entry is most common with GCSEs/S grades. Evidence of keyboard skills may also be required in some posts. Off and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs in Administration are available at Levels 2 and 3.