HSF Decision Maker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Household Support Fund Decision Maker
Full Time – 37 hours per week
Fixed Term - 31st March 2024
Grade 7 - £26,845 to £28,371 per annum
Community Services. We are looking to recruit a Household Support Officer on a temporary basis until the 31st March 2024, to a position available within the Welfare Benefit and Debt Advice Team, located in the Town Hall in Preston.
Given the impact of the Government’s cost of living agenda and the funding streams being administered by Preston City Council, this position is key to service delivery.
The Household Support Decision Maker is required to ensure the applicants meet criteria set by Lancashire County Council and DWP, consider the immediate need of the applicants and make awards where appropriate.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated candidate, with the ability to manage their own workload to meet tight deadlines. A good knowledge of the Household Support Scheme, good communication skills and a customer care attitude are considered essential criteria for this position.
As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 28 day’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.
For an informal chat about these roles, please contact Julie Brereton, Advice Services Manager, on J.Brereton@preston.gov.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Salary: £26,845.00-£28,371.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster Road, PR1 2RL
Reference ID: COAC06013
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HSF Decision Maker roles across Preston City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,845 - £28,371 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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