Social Security Inspector Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Social Security Inspector Do?
Social security inspectors investigate fraudulent activities in social security that affect workers' rights. They audit and examine applications for benefits and investigate company actions based on employee complaints. Inspections include labour-related activities such as non-payment of wages or expenses. Social security inspectors ensure that employees are treated fairly and in accordance to laws. They record and make reports on their findings to ensure validity of the claims they are investigating.
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Where Do I Start?
Employment Law
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
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Skills You Need to Become a Social Security Inspector
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialEmployment Law knowledge
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
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EssentialGovernment Social Security Programmes knowledge
The different areas of social security provided by the government, the different rights which citizens have, which benefits are available, the rules which regulate social security and the different situations …
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EssentialAudit Techniques knowledge
The techniques and methods that support a systematic and independent examination of data, policies, operations and performances using computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATs) such as spreadsheets, databases, statistical analysis …
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EssentialSocial Security Law knowledge
Legislation concerning the protection of individuals and the provision of aid and benefits, such as health insurance benefits, unemployment benefits, welfare programs and other government-provided social security.
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EssentialConduct Research Interview skill
Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.
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EssentialConduct Workplace Audits skill
Conduct work site audits and inspections in order to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
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EssentialIdentify Policy Breach skill
Identify instances of non-compliance to set plans and policies in an organisation, and take the appropriate course of action by issuing penalties and outlining the changes which need to be …
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EssentialInspect Government Policy Compliance skill
Inspect public and private organisations to ensure proper implementation and compliance with government policies which apply to the organisation.
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EssentialPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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EssentialProtect Client Interests skill
Protect the interests and needs of a client by taking necessary actions, and researching all possibilities, to ensure that the client obtains their favoured outcome.
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EssentialWrite Inspection Reports skill
Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.
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EssentialInvestigate Social Security Applications skill
Investigate the eligibility of citizens applying for social security benefits by examining documents, interviewing the citizen, and researching the related legislation.
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EssentialProtect Employee Rights skill
Assess and handle situations in which the rights set by legislation and corporate policy for employees may be breached and take the appropriate actions in order to protect the employees.
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Optional Skills (5 of 13 displayed)
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OptionalPublic Housing Legislation knowledge
The regulations and legislation concerning the construction, maintenance and allocation of public housing facilities.
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OptionalAdvise On Conflict Management skill
Advise private or public organisations on monitoring possible conflict risk and development, and on conflict resolution methods specific to the identified conflicts.
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OptionalApply Conflict Management skill
Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. To be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and to …
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OptionalGather Feedback From Employees skill
Communicate in an open and positive manner in order to assess levels of satisfaction with employees, their outlook on the work environment, and in order to identify problems and devise …
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OptionalImplement Strategic Planning skill
Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.
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OptionalLiaise With Local Authorities skill
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
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OptionalManage Government Policy Implementation skill
Manage the operations of the implementation of new government policies or changes in existing policies on a national or regional level as well as the staff involved in the implementation …
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OptionalMonitor Company Policy skill
Monitor the company's policy and propose improvements to the company.
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OptionalMonitor Regulations In Social Services skill
Monitor and analyse regulations, policies and changes in these regulations in order to assess how they impact social work and services.
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OptionalObserve Confidentiality skill
Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.
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OptionalProvide Legal Advice skill
Provide advice to clients in order to ensure that their actions are compliant with the law, as well as most beneficial for their situation and specific case, such as providing …
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OptionalShow Empathy skill
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OptionalProvide Necessary Documents skill
Provide access to and information on the necessary documentation the client needs to process, and inform on regulations concerning the procedures.
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