Disability Assessor - Slough

Posted 1 day 23 hours ago by Everpool Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Berkshire, Slough, United Kingdom, SL1 0
Job Description
Disability Assessor (PIP / WCA)

Nurses OTs Physiotherapist Paramedics (PIP only) Pharmacists (PIP only)

Hybrid • Monday to Friday • Competitive Salary + Bonus

Salary

WCA Assessor (5 assessments a day): £48,000 + 5% bonus when completed training

What You'll Do
  • Review all media and supporting evidence of the claimant
  • Conduct structured assessments based on this evidence either face to face, telephone or video
  • Explore their typical day and real world impact
  • Assess reliability:
    • Can they do it safely, repeatedly, in a reasonable time frame and to an acceptable standard
  • Explore variability (good/bad days, flare ups, fatigue patterns)
  • Record findings clearly and neutrally
  • Produce high quality, justified reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
  • Follow DWP safeguarding and professional standards
Training
  • 12 week paid training (full time) covering:
    • Assessment techniques DWP guidelines
    • Report Writing
    • Fully supported before working independently
Benefits
  • Monday to Friday (no weekends, bank holidays or nights)
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (buy up to 5 extra days)
  • Additional incentives (pension scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts (1,000+ brands), plus many more)
  • Clear internal progression pathways
Qualifications (Required)
  • Minimum 1 year post registration experience in an adult setting
  • NMC/HCPC registered
  • Full right to work in UK (sponsorship is NOT available)
  • Strong clinical knowledge of long term conditions and functional assessment
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Confident with IT and typing