Job Title: Housing Benefits OfficerLocation: London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NTEmployer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for London Borough of HarrowContract Type: Temporary (3 months ongoing)Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00Working Arrangements: Hybrid working, Harrow Civic Hub, Forward Drive, Harrow Middlesex, HA3 8NTOverview of the Role:Pertemps is seeking a motivated and self-driven Housing Benefits Officer to join the expanding team at the London Borough of Harrow. This temporary role offers a competitive pay rate of up to 21.64 per hour, excellent training, career development support, and 21 days of holiday (excluding Bank Holidays).Main Purpose of a Housing Benefits Officer:Evaluating and maintaining benefit claims for housing and council tax, ensuring they are processed accurately and within targeted timescalesAssisting tenants with their benefit applications, providing advice on housing benefits, and handling inquiries and complaintsVerifying and obtaining necessary documentation to support benefit claims, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulationsAdministering and recovering overpayments, and managing rent arrears to prevent financial lossWorking closely with other departments, external agencies, and third-party organizations to support vulnerable tenants and ensure effective service deliveryGathering statistical information, preparing reports, and attending administrative meetingsRequirements:Accuracy in processing claims ..... full job details .....