Requirements: English
Company: West Suffolk Council
Region: Bury St. Edmunds, Reino Unido
An exciting opportunity has arisen with West Suffolk Councils. We are currently looking for a Welfare Benefits Officer to come and join our team based in Bury St Edmunds. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours a week and will receive a competitive starting salary of 24, 174 per annum plus benefits.A home is more than just a roof over someones head - its where individuals and families find their security, safety and stability. Working in this team gives you the chance to be part of tackling what is one of the biggest challenges in our society: the challenge to help people find a home and retain a home.We have a dynamic Housing Options and Homelessness Team and are looking to expand this further with new posts to help us respond to significant changes in homelessness legislation and welfare reform.More about the Welfare Benefits Officer roleYou dont have to have a background in housing but you do have to be resilient and looking for a meaningful and varied role. You could be part of a team that makes such a difference and transforms lives, working for an organisation that is at the forefront of innovative thinking in the public sector.In return as our Welfare Benefits Officer, we can offer youIn return our benefits package includes a competitive salary and pension scheme, performance related pay progression, child care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, employee discount package, generous annual leave and flexible working schemes and a range of wellbeing initiatives.What youll be doing as our Welfare Benefits OfficerYour duties will include dealing with the public in a customer service /advice role and the delivery of a benefit advice service with a focus on the prevention of homelessness where possible. You will also liaise with and advise statutory and voluntary agencies on homelessness and a range of other housing issues.What were looking for in our Welfare Benefits OfficerYou must have experience of working with the general public, be a team player with well developed communication and written skills, and be able to understand and implement housing law and policies. Knowledge of current Housing/Welfare Benefits system, legislation and regulations is essential.If you would like to join our team as our new Welfare Benefits Officer then please click apply today - dont miss out, wed love to hear from you!**Closing date**: Monday 29 May 2017**Assessment centre date**: Monday 12 June 2017- We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments.