Apprentice Benefits Officer x2

Apprenticeship – 18 Months

Location: Lynton House

Are you excited to help shape the future of Redbridge by supporting our Benefits Service in delivering vital assistance to residents? Join us and play a key role in improving access to essential benefits and support making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families across our community.

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse, and exciting east-London borough with fantastic facilities for our residents. We have developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council. This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Redbridge; we are at the heart of regeneration/supporting residents/change in East London.

Our Apprentice Benefit Officer role offers you the chance to start your career in Local Government and be involved in shaping better outcomes for your local community.

As part of the Benefit Service, you will be supported to undertake and achieve a Revenues and Welfare Benefits Practitioner Level 4 (Higher) apprenticeship accredited by the Institute of Revenues, Rating & Valuation, and Skills England. The apprenticeship will be funded by the council, and you will be given time off for study as required for the duration of the apprenticeship which is typically 18 months depending on any previous qualifications achieved.

Once you complete your apprenticeship there is the potential to move through the career progression levels within the team and continue your career with us.

To be an effective Apprentice Benefits Officer, you will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, basic numeracy and literacy, and confidence using IT systems. Attention to detail is essential for processing claims accurately, along with empathy and discretion when handling sensitive information. You should be organised, a good team player, and open to learning and development through training and support.

To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser:

https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107…

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.