Benefit Subsidy Officer
*Pay Rate: £18.24 per hour (PAYE)
*Location: Warrington Council
*Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (3 months)
Warrington Council are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Benefit Subsidy Officer to join our Benefits & Exchequer team on a temporary basis. This role is essential for the effective administration, reconciliation, and reporting of Housing Benefit (HB) subsidy to ensure compliance with Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Assist with the preparation, reconciliation, and submission of the Housing Benefit subsidy claim.
*Analyse subsidy data, identify anomalies, and resolve discrepancies.
*Work closely with the Benefits Team to ensure accurate processing and classification of HB payments.
*Support testing, verification, and quality assurance of subsidy-related data.
*Maintain accurate audit trails and documentation in line with DWP standards.
*Provide clear, professional communication to internal teams and external auditors as required.
*Ensure all work adheres to legislation, guidance, and local policies.
*Prepare and complete all local, statutory, and government returns for Benefits within given timescales.
*Validate expenditure for the Benefits Service on a weekly and monthly basis, in line with statutory guidelines and council policy.
*Monitor policies and procedures to improve performance indicators within the Benefits Service and make recommendations to senior management.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Experience working within Housing Benefit Subsidy (essential).
*Strong analytical and numerical skills.
*Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret complex data.
*Knowledge of DWP subsidy rules and classifications.
*Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
*Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and benefits processing systems.
*A valid Standard DBS on the update service is required.
Benefits:
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