Subsidy Officer – West Northamptonshire Council

Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Subsidy Officer

About the Role

Job description/additional information for the role:

1. To ensure that benefit claims are being assessed accurately and paid correctly and in line with legislation and guidance.

2. To assist in the completion of the Housing Benefit subsidy returns and claims including working with auditors

3. To ensure that the subsidy position improves and income to the Council is maximised.

4. To support the Training and Resilience team by identifying development needs of officers through Subsidy checking.

5. To undertake reviews of benefit claims processed to ensure prompt and accurate determinations of Housing and Council Tax Reduction are being made and that the Council’s subsidy position is maximised. This includes complex claims such as homeless, hostels, self-employed, students and persons from abroad, in accordance with...