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Vacancy Description............................................................................................................
The Recruitment Process.................................................................................................
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Introduction
Thank you for your interest in joining our Operations Team in DWP. It is an incredibly
exciting time to be working in DWP and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a
Department that touches the lives of people the length and breadth of the UK.
As an Executive Officer you will have a collective responsibility help deliver our
services to the some of the most vulnerable parts of society.
You will have an opportunity to impact peoples ability to look for work, support them
when they are unable to work, and provide a service to those who are already in
work. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Department to
make our 2020 vision a reality.
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
Universal Credit will help claimants and their families to become more independent
and will simplify the benefits system by bringing together a range of working-age
benefits into a single payment.
Benefit Services
The Benefit Services Directorate is at the heart of DWP operations helping to change
people lives. Our Case Managers deliver a fast paced service. They provide some
of the most vulnerable people in society with decisions on their benefit entitlement,
enabling them and their families to participate fully in society, and where appropriate
to make the journey back to paid employment.
DWP helps people move into employment, supports pensioners and protects the
most vulnerable in our society. We are therefore looking for people who can provide
excellent customer service, can demonstrate good communication skills and a
positive attitude to change and are able to work under pressure. You must have a
clear commitment to, and where possible, show examples of delivering an effective
service to customers..
On receipt of the evidence the Case Manager examines the facts and
considers the relevant legislation to make a decision on matters related to
the case.
Makes decisions on complex Work Capability (WCA) cases
Provides verbal and written explanations of decisions
Conducts Mandatory Reconsiderations
Prepare appeals for the Tribunal Service
May be also be responsible for the presentation of appeals
Provide accurate statistics and collect MI.
Case Managers are responsible for making complex benefit decisions with
the knowledge and correct interpretation of the legislation.
Obtain further information/evidence where necessary to make accurate
quality decisions this could be by use of the telephone or written
communications.
Responsibility for answering Customer Service Officers complex technical
queries.
Ensure you achieve at least the minimum expectation levels/output of
decisions and continually review requirements to ensure you achieve
maximum value for money.
Actively manage your own workload in conjunction with team priorities and
understand clearance targets.
Deliver a strong customer complaint resolution process, completing any
necessary actions to address or resolve within set timelines.
Provide visible and effective leadership by motivating teams and setting &
monitoring performance standards for all team members
Deliver positive & regular communication updates for all team members,
ensuring full understanding and compliance.
Lead and deliver required changes to processes within the team to
incorporate any amendments to policy or guidance.
Plan team activities ensuring effective deployment of team members, and
arranging additional training/mentoring as necessary
Conduct monthly face to face performance reviews with all team members,
drive forward continuous improvement of performance, and address under
performance appropriately
Ensure all security matters are dealt with promptly and sensitively
Essential skills:
Pensions
Responsible for a team which will confirm identity and checking information
provided by customers making claims;
Provide leadership and direction to teams of Administrative Officers and/or
telephony staff to meet customer needs and deliver excellent levels of service
to support customers in accessing our services;
Resolve enquiries and requests across a range of service, consulting relevant
experts in order to meet customer requirements;
Successfully navigating and interrogating a range of computer systems to
obtain relevant information;
Ensuring that all actions are completed in a timely manner and that proactive
action is taken to clear priority activities;
Consistently seeking opportunities to improve processes and customer
service;
Make decisions and justify these with reference to current business guidance.
Responsible for delivering a range of performance targets
Essential Criteria:
The Child Maintenance Group is part of the Department for Work and Pensions. It
exists to ensure that parents who live apart contribute financially to the maintenance
of their children, supporting the reduction of child poverty and welfare expenditure.
Operations are responsible for delivering the 1993, 2003 and 2012 schemes.
Essential Criteria:
Work Services
Essential Criteria:
Transferable Skills:
Gained from previous jobs, projects, voluntary work, hobbies and interests.
Could these skills be adapted to become an exceptional Work Coach? Some
examples below:
All All of our staff are members are given the opportunity to play an active role in
DWP and the Operational Delivery Profession.
https://civilservicelearning.civilservice.gov.uk/learning/
How to To apply for this post you will need to submit an online application
Apply here no later than midnight on 03/02/2017
Please note:
Once you have submitted your application you cannot amend it
only submit your application when you have completely finished
and answered all the relevant questions.
We will not accept late applications. If you do not receive an
auto-acknowledgement of your application within 48 hours,
please email dwpjobs.csr@csresourcing.gsi.gov.uk quoting
the vacancy reference number in the subject line.
Arrangeme You will receive an email via the CS jobs website confirming that
nts for you have successfully passed the sift and you will be asked to
interview
arrange a suitable interview date/time.
Reserve A reserve list will be held for 6 months for this vacancy.
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Further If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss
Information the post further, please contact
stuart.brown7@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Civil Service Resourcing will always try to get things right the first
time. Our aim is to provide a professional and efficient service to
all our customers.
Please include:
Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and
could be subject to change. However, if you are unable to meet
these timeframes we may not be able to consider your application.
03/02/2017
Advert Closing Date
Sifting
08/02/2017 14/02/2017
02/03/2017 08/02/2017
Interviews
Working pattern
Part time and job sharing working patterns within working hours
are available but must meet business needs. We will do our
best to let people with existing part time contracts retain their
contracted hours provided they are in line with current business
needs. Please note that successful part time and job share
candidates may be required to work full time for specific
periods to complete and consolidate training.