Housing Benefit Assessment Officer (MUST have ACADEMY)

My client is seeking a candidate that can assess all types of Housing benefit claims and input them into the Academy system. The Benefit Assessment Officer must have recent experience working within a Local Authority assessing these claims. The manager is keen to support the successful candidate in progression within the council.

The team are looking for an experienced candidate that can add quality amongst knowledgeable peers. The Benefits Assessment Officer will be supported by the manager throughout as they understand the pressures of the role. The Officer will provide sound Housing Benefit and Housing advice to vulnerable tenants. Using Academy system the Officer will assess and input data into the system so must understand how to assess using the system.

Duties Includes:

• Recent experience assessing all types of Housing benefit claims such as New claim, Renewal, Change of circumstances and Universal Credit


• Experience assessing and imputing the data into the Councils' system; Academy.


• Preferred recent experience working within a Local Authority


• Strong knowledge on Housing Benefit entitlements and Housing advice.

If you have previous experience in these areas and keen to develop your knowledge further this is a perfect team for you. Management that are willing to help all case managers be the best they can possibly along with a strong hour rate.

Ackerman Pierce can guarantee a weekly payment service and a 1-2-1 account manager during your time with the agency. We will also pay for your DBS if we place you and keep it up to date during your time with us. Including an Ackerman Pierce welcome pack to

If you are interested in the role or have any further questions, please contact the housing department at Ackerman Pierce on 0203 763 8079