https://jobs.co.uk/job/housing-benefits-officer-adecco--a6203085-8fca-4253-8236-12b768ae031c RSS feed for Housing Benefits Officer at Adecco. en-gb Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:52:51 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/housing-benefits-officer-adecco--a6203085-8fca-4253-8236-12b768ae031c https://jobs.co.uk/job/housing-benefits-officer-adecco--a6203085-8fca-4253-8236-12b768ae031c Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:53:38 GMT Location: Croydon | Salary: 20.38-20.38 Hourly | Type: Temporary | Housing Benefits Officer (Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support)Remote Working Local Authority Contract 3 month Temporary Contract 20.38 per hour PAYE or 27.03 per hour UmbrellaAdecco 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 RoleThe 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 ResponsibilitiesAssess Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support cl... Temporary