Disability Assessor - Aug/Sept START DATE -

Posted 1 day 6 hours ago by Everpool Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Hertfordshire, Watford, United Kingdom, WD171
Job Description
Disability Assessor - Aug/Sept START DATE -

Disability Assessor (PIP or WCA)

Location: Watford

Salary: £47,000-£50,000 (+£1k at 6/12 months - Performance based)

Full Time - Mon-Fri, 9-5 - Hybrid
Part time - 3/4 days - Hybrid

If you're looking for a new career change but still want to use your clinical knowledge and skills, becoming a Disability Assessor is the perfect opportunity for you!

Who We're Looking For:
  • Registered Nurse, OT, Paramedics, Pharmacist or Physio (1+ year post-registration, adult setting)
  • NMC/HCPC registered
  • Strong clinical communication, report-writing, IT skills
  • Able to work independently with complex cases
  • Sponsorship not available
The Role:
  • Assess claimants via phone and face-to-face, doing either PIP or WCA assessments for people claiming benefits.
  • Conduct detailed disability assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face appointments, focusing on how health conditions affect daily living and mobility or functional ability and ability to work.
  • Review medical evidence and write detailed DWP reports.
  • Quality-focused clinical assessments.
  • 12 weeks paid training provided.
Benefits:
  • Hybrid working, up to 10% bonus.
  • Mon-Fri only, 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy up to 5 extra).
  • Pension, retail discounts, BUPA helpline, wellbeing support, volunteering day, ShareSave.
  • Career progression & ongoing training.