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Benefits Assistant
This vacancy is: Permanent
Salary: £22,369 to £22,777 per annum
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Closing Date: Monday 6th March 2023
Reference No: RES232
Scale 3 (scp 7-8) £22,369 to £22,777 per annum
37 Hours Per Week
You will process and verify benefit claims efficiently and accurately, updating information and scheduling overpayments for recovery. Communication with both the public and colleagues in other departments and agencies will be vital, as will vigilance for potential fraud.
You should have experience of computerised financial systems, good communication skills and initiative. Customer focus is essential; knowledge of benefits work would be useful.
A positive and professional attitude is essential, together with confidentiality and integrity.
A standard DBS check will be required for this post.
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation with no core hours), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, job security and training/development opportunities.
Closing date for applications: Monday, 6th March 2023
Interviews to be held on: Tuesday, 14th March 2023
If you need reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us on the details above or provide further information on your application form.
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Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.