Benefits Assessor

North Shields, England, United Kingdom

7/15/2025

• Salary: £25 - £30 per hour
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - North East
• Town/City: North Shields, Tyne and Wear
• Posted: 15/07/2025
• Reference: JW-BA-1_1752586629
  
  

Job Description

Finance Administrator Required

Job Type: Temp - 6 months initially

Start date: Immediate/Notice period

Location: Newcastle

Salary: Up to £30 per hour depending on experience

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a benefits assessor in Newcastle. Our client is looking for an experienced, fast paced, and hardworking assessors to join their team, with an immediate start. This role is is initially a 6 month temp role, with view to extend.

Working hours

Monday to Friday

8am - 5pm flexi

37.5 hours a week

Daily Responsibilities Will Include

• Undertake a range of routines to maintain and update all Council Tax and National Non Domestic Rates
• Undertake interviews, inspections, court attendance, home visits and attend events as required
• Provide Billing, Collection and Enforcement in respect of all debts administered by the Revenues and Benefit Services
• Contribute to the overall performance of the Revenues and Benefits Service by adherence to key metrics and KPI's to deliver excellent customer service
• Undertake an effective recovery and enforcement service for all debts
  
  

Requirements For The Role

• Previous experience as a benefits assessor
• Know how to assess Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims
• Reliable
• Organised
• Ready to hit the ground running
• Analyse information and be able to make recommendations for efficiency's and service improvements.
  
  

If you are interested in the role, please send your CV or call Jess on 01618869670

Apply for this job