Benefits Assessor Apprentice

Benefits Assessor Apprentice Harrow, England

Harrow Council
Full Time Harrow, England 29427 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Overview:
We are looking for five motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join the London Borough of Harrow as trainee Housing Benefit assessor on an 18-month fixed term contract. Successful candidates will be enrolled on the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV) Level 4 Apprenticeship course. During that time candidates will receive on the job training and be given time (up to one day a week) to study via distance learning towards this professional qualification. Once the qualification has been achieved there will be an opportunity to progress into a full-time Housing Benefit Assessment Officer role earning a minimum of £29,427 (which will be subject to a formal recruitment process). If you're looking for the opportunity to make a real difference and follow a stimulating and rewarding career, we would welcome an application from you.
About you:
The successful applicant will have:
  • Commitment to work towards achieving the IRRV Level 4 Revenues and Benefits Practitioner Apprenticeship (Generic Officer Pathway)
  • Interest in Local Government
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Good standard of Education, including Maths and English GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4
  • Practical experience of ICT systems including working knowledge of IT programs (e.g., MS Office tools). IT skills using MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Good written and oral communication skills, e.g., ability to speak with a range of people from all walks of life.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, use personal initiative and take responsibility for individual tasks.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a performance managed environment.
  • Committed to equality of opportunity and understanding diversity issues.
  • Ability to start at 9.00am and finish at 5.00pm and to be flexible in working arrangements depending on exigencies of the service.
Related Documents:
For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

Benefits Assessor Apprentice
Harrow Council

www.harrow.gov.uk
Harrow, United Kingdom
Michael Lockwood
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Municipal Agencies
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