Benefits Assessor

Cannock Chase Council and Stafford Borough Council are committed to achieving excellence in the processing of Housing Benefit and Local Council Tax Support claims together with the recovery of overpaid benefit, from their shared Benefits Service. The following opportunity has arisen for a candidate with the appropriate skills, experience and commitment to work in the shared Benefits Service. Whilst the successful candidate will be based primarily in Cannock, you may be required on occasion to work at sites across the Cannock Chase and Stafford Borough areas. As part of a busy team you will be required to provide support to customers both face to face, over the phone and / or e-mail. You will be required to assess changes in circumstances identified as a result of on going reviews and will be required to consider Discretionary Housing Payments in accordance with departmental guidance.

Working for Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Flexitime scheme to support work-life balance
• Flexibility in working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years continuous service
• Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Car Parking