Benefit Assessment Officer
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £17.3 to £21.78 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Northampton, East Midlands, NN1 1ED |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP225880CT1757-RQ1696586-18022026 |
Summary
Benefit Assessment Officer needed in Northampton Paying £20.63 per hr ref RQ1696586
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, verify and process Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims accurately and within set timescales
- Calculate overpayments and adjust entitlement where required
- Handle changes of circumstances, reconsiderations and appeals
- Liaise with customers, landlords, internal departments and external agencies
- Provide clear, professional advice on benefit entitlement
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with audit and data‑protection requirements
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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