[Hiring] Benefits Officer @Business Smart Solutions

Role Description

This is a remote position.

• Rate: £24.00 per hour (umbrella)
• Term: 3-6 months initially
• Hours per week: 37

Key responsibilities include:

• Thorough understanding of legislation governing Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, and Discretionary Financial Support schemes, including Homeless Prevention Grants.
• Previous experience in assessing claims for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction.
• Strong communication skills across diverse demographics and communication channels.
• Experience with Civica OpenRevenues is essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience assessing applications for Housing Benefit & Council Tax Reduction.
• Experience with Civica OpenRevenues is essential.
• Basic DBS required.

Benefits

Pre-Compliance Checks for Successful Applicants:

• Identity Verification: Confirming the authenticity of your identity documents.
• Employment History Checks: Reviewing your occupation history for the past 3-5 years (depending on client requirement).
• Right to Work Verification: Ensuring you have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Unspent Conviction Check: Conducting a Basic DBS Check to reveal any unspent convictions.

These checks are crucial in ensuring a secure and trustworthy work collaboration, aligning with best practices used in government and public sectors.

What we offer:

• Perks Hub:
  • Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7.
  • Free monthly lifestyle perks; such as free coffees, breakfasts, cinema tickets, etc.
  • Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round.
  • Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays.
• Wellness Hub:
  • Easy to follow videos for everything from yoga exercises to strength training and HIIT workouts.
  • Mindfulness, meditation and sleep resources, available on all your devices.
  • Guides to help with everything from anxiety to stopping smoking.
  • Confidential mental health helpline, 24/7 access to a qualified counsellor.
• Celebration Hub:
  • Working with us means you're always part of Team BSS - celebrate and recognise fellow contractors.
  • Company polls where everybody can vote for the winners.
• Culture Hub:
  • A single place to find company updates, photos, benefits information and lots more!
  • Stay in the loop with what’s happening by accessing Culture hub anywhere, at any time.

Company Description

Business Smart Solutions are a Recruitment Agency - We hire talented and passionate people from a variety of backgrounds because we want our global worker base to represent the wide diversity of our clients.

BSS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you need assistance or an accommodation made due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

We endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.