Job ref: Job type: Permanent Location: Various locations across Northern Ireland Salary: £26,835 - £31,586 Closing date: Thursday 09 Oct :30 Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file. BAND: 4 JOB PURPOSE: Senior Housing Benefit Assessment Officers will be responsible for the processing and assessment of Housing Benefit claims, the provision of advice relating to Housing Benefit claims, providing support to junior staff involved in HB processes and providing information and statistics as required for the HB Manager. REQUIREMENTS: 1.Possess one of the following qualifications or equivalent: A) Higher National Diploma or equivalent level qualification (Level 4*) plus 1 year's relevant experience**. B) A Levels or equivalent level qualification (Level 3*) and can demonstrate 2 years' relevant experience**. Exceptionally, candidates not holding the above level of qualifications but with 3 years' relevant experience** with evidence of training / learning in Housing Benefit related matters may also be considered. *Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies ** relevant experience must be within an office based environment and include either supervisory responsibility or customer care responsibility or experience in the use and maintenance of information systems. APPLICATION PROCESS Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT