Disability Assessor - £39,500 - £43,000

Posted 9 days 2 hours ago by Everpool Recruitment

£39,500 - £43,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Gloucestershire, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS153
Job Description
Disability Assessor (PIP / WCA) - Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists

Salary: £39,500 - £43,000 + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Bristol; Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Part time hours available after full time training for the PIP role only.

Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: £39,500 starting salary for PIP with £1,000 increases after 6 and 12 months; £42,000 starting for WCA with £1,000 increase after 12 months.
  • Generous Bonuses: 5% after training approval; up to 10% annually for quality and performance.
  • Work Life Balance: 9am - 5pm hours, no nights or weekends.
  • Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays; option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
  • Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory.
  • Career Progression: Internal advancement opportunities.
  • Employee Discounts: Discounts at around 1,000 retailers.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits incl. 24/7 Employee Assistance, wellbeing app, BUPA Anytime Helpline.
  • ShareSave Scheme: Participation available.
  • Volunteering Day: Paid day off each year for volunteering.
Role Overview
  • Conduct Assessments: Evaluate claimants' health and/or work capabilities via phone and face to face assessments.
  • Review Evidence: Analyse medical evidence, health questionnaires and daily living activities.
  • Compile Reports: Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Training Program

Successful candidates will complete a 12 week comprehensive training program covering:

  • Assessment Techniques: Best practices for accurate evaluations.
  • DWP Guidelines: Requirements and guidelines of the Department for Work and Pensions.
  • Report Writing: Skills for detailed and objective reporting.
Who We Need
  • Registered Adult Nurses (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General)
  • Occupational Therapists (Adult-focused)
  • Paramedics (Adult-focused)
  • Physiotherapists (Adult-focused)
  • Pharmacists (Adult-focused)
Requirements
  • Experience: Minimum of 1-year post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting.
  • Registration: At least 1 year of active registration.
  • Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report writing, and excellent IT skills.
Polite Note

Sponsorship is not available for these roles.