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Benefits Assessment Officer (PO1)

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest, East London £57,883 a year contract Posted 20 August 2026 Apply by 21 September 2026

Home Office register entry: London Borough of Waltham Forest, London

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About this role

Who You Are An experienced Benefits Officer with substantial experience in processing Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support claims. What the job involves The role involves supporting the delivery of the DWP Crisis Resilience Fund, assessing discretionary awards, and delivering accurate, timely decisions. The officer will play a key role in supporting vulnerable residents, managing service demand, and ensuring effective delivery of the Fund's objectives. Skills Housing Benefit processing Counc…

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Last verified against our ingestion on 22 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.