Harrow CouncilSenior Housing Benefit Officer (Appeals Officer) Rate: 30.56 Umbrella an hour Software: NorthgateContract: At least until 31/03/2025 - ongoing - 6 months with a possibility of extensionHours per week: 36 Location: working hybrid, only required to work on site when needed. Office Address: London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NTAdditional Information: Candidates must have extensive and recent experience in submitting Housing Benefit Appeals and attending/presenting hearings at tribunals7:12 per day on a flexi basis not exceeding 36 per week unless authorised or working overtime. working from home with odd visits to the office and attending hearings. Can work part in office part from home if desirable to the candidate. The working from home unfortunately it is not guaranteed for the duration of the contract but unlikely to changeDescription: Against a background of ever-changing regulation and guidance in the service areas to contribute to the provision of high performing customer centred financial assessment service and effective services through managing a team delivering financial assistance towards the rent, council Tax, and social care cost of some 21000 Households (1 in 5) who are the most vulnerable residents in the Borough.To ensure the service achieves its maximum CPA as it contributes to both the Use of Resources Assessment and the Council''s overall CPA score Support and Deputise when required for a Team Leader team of up to ..... full job details .....