Disability Assessor - PIP or WCA - £45,000 - £48,000

Posted 2 days 21 hours ago by Everpool Recruitment

£45,000 - £48,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Hampshire, Fareham, United Kingdom, PO141
Job Description
Disability Assessor - PIP or WCA - £45,000 - £48,000

Disability Assessor (PIP / WCA) - Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 plus bonus scheme and benefits.

Location: Fareham (Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England).

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (part time options available after full time training for the WCA role).

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary: £45,000 starting for PIP, £48,000 starting for WCA with annual increases.
  • Generous Bonuses: 5% after training, up to 10% annually for performance.
  • Work Life Balance: 9am - 5pm hours, no nights or weekends.
  • Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays; option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
  • Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory.
  • Career Progression: Internal advancement opportunities.
  • Employee Discounts: Approximately 1,000 retailers.
  • Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance, wellbeing app, BUPA Helpline.
  • ShareSave Scheme: Participation available.
  • Volunteering Day: Paid day off each year for volunteering.

Role Overview:

  • Conduct Assessments: Evaluate claimants' health and 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 DWP.

Training Program:

  • Assessment Techniques: Best practices for accurate evaluations.
  • DWP Guidelines: Requirements and guidelines of the DWP.
  • 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 recent experience in a relevant adult setting.
  • Registration: At least 1 year of active registration.
  • Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficiency at typing/report writing, and excellent IT skills.

Polite Note: Sponsorship is not available for these roles.