Benefit Assessor
- Location:
- Negotiable in Argyll and Bute, PA31 8RT
- Salary:
- £23,286 - £24,545 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Department: Financial Services - Revenues and Benefits
Closing Date: Friday 17th February 2023
This post is not suitable for job share
Applicants should note that:-
Argyll and Bute Council's Revenues and Benefits Service are looking to recruit a Benefit Assessor to work in the Benefits Team. This is a temporary full-time post to cover a period of Maternity Leave until 31 March 2024 and can be based in any Argyll and Bute location.
To support the Benefits Team to provide high quality service to users by ensuring an efficient and effective service is provided to benefit claimants. Take all appropriate steps to accurately process, review and validate new claims, or changes in circumstance in respect of Housing and Council Tax Reduction claims; or Discretionary Housing Payment claims; or Scottish Welfare Fund claims; in accordance with the relevant legislation and within agreed timescales.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full duties of the post.
To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:
Jean Paterson, Benefits Team Leader
Email: jean.paterson2@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
Please also note that we do not accept CV’s, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy