https://jobs.co.uk/job/housing-benefits-officer-adecco--02b4fb89-b76a-40d7-b372-7ae7f0e539bd RSS feed for Housing Benefits Officer at Adecco. en-gb Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:05:43 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/housing-benefits-officer-adecco--02b4fb89-b76a-40d7-b372-7ae7f0e539bd https://jobs.co.uk/job/housing-benefits-officer-adecco--02b4fb89-b76a-40d7-b372-7ae7f0e539bd Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Croydon | Salary: £20.38 - £27.03/hour | Type: Temporary | Housing Benefits Officer (Housing Benefit & Council Tax Support) Remote Working Local Authority Contract 3 month Temporary Contract -20.38 per hour PAYE or -27.03 per hour Umbrella Adecco are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for an experienced Housing Benefits Officer to join their Revenues and Benefits team on a remote working basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled benefits professional with extensive Local Authority experience to support the delivery of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support services, with a particular focus on DWP Housing Benefit Matching Service (HBMS) reviews . The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and administering Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims, ensuring that all cases are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with current legislation. A key element of the role will be managing and progressing HBMS review work received from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), investigating discrepancies identified through data matching exercises, gathering evidence, making decisions, and issuing appropriate notifications. Key Responsibilities Assess Housing B... Temporary