Disability Assessor - Weston -Super-Mare
Posted 4 days 14 hours ago by Everpool Recruitment
Disability Assessor (PIP / WCA)
Nurses Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists Paramedics (PIP only) Pharmacists (PIP only)
Hybrid Working Monday to Friday Competitive Salary + 5% Bonus
Everpool Recruitment, one of the UK's leading Health & Social Care recruiters, is hiring Functional Assessors across South West and South-Central England. If you're looking to move away from shift work while still using your clinical expertise, this role offers excellent work life balance, paid training, hybrid working, and clear career progression.
Salary- PIP Assessor (3 assessments per day): £40,000+ 5% bonus after training
- WCA Assessor (5 assessments per day): £42,000+ 5% bonus after training
Candidates should ideally be open to either PIP or WCA, depending on local availability.
The Role- Review medical evidence and supporting documents
- Conduct structured assessments (face-to-face, telephone, or video)
- Explore how health conditions impact daily living
- Assess whether activities can be completed safely, repeatedly, within a reasonable time, and to an acceptable standard
- Consider variability, including flare ups and fatigue
- Produce clear, evidence based reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
- Follow DWP safeguarding and professional standards
You'll receive a 12-week paid, full time training programme covering assessment techniques, DWP guidance, report writing, and ongoing support before working independently.
Benefits- Monday to Friday - no weekends, nights, or bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (buy up to 5 extra days)
- Pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail discounts across 1,000+ brands
- Clear career progression
- Minimum 1 year's post-registration experience in an adult setting
- NMC or HCPC registration
- Full right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
- Strong clinical knowledge and report writing skills
- Confident using IT systems