Welfare Reform Officer

Job description

  Location
Greenford, Greater London
·  Salary
£17.29/Hour
·  Category
Public Sector - Revenues & Benefits
·  Job type
Contractor
·  Industry
Public Sector
·  External Reference
JN-072019-78644

WELFARE REFORM OFFICER

EALING

MONDAY- FRIDAY 9AM- 5PM

3 MONTH ASSIGNMENT (Possibility to be extended)

£17.29 HOURLY RATE

ASAP START

MAIN DUTIES:

·  To provide comprehensive advice and information to residents on rent payments and legal implications of non-payment

·  To interview/visit residents to offer expert advice, aiming to reach a payment agreement that will prevent the need for legal action

·  To support the implementation of Universal Credit delivery and provide relevant advice and support to residents across the borough

·  To update and maintain IT systems for Universal credit and welfare reform changes

·  To work with Neighbourhood Managers/Team Leaders to draft presentations and publications for residents, that promote income maximisation and the importance of paying rent.

·  Visit Sheltered Housing schemes to provide information and to advise individual and groups of Sheltered Housing residents on rent payments and welfare benefits.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

·  Experience in Welfare reform

·  Knowledge in Welfare benefits

·  Ability to negotiate rent/debt repayments with third parties on behalf of residents

*Please apply online with your CV. Please note that only successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

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