Functional Assessor - £50,000 plus fantastic benefits
Posted 3 hours 4 minutes ago by Everpool Recruitment
Functional Assessor (WCA) - Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists.
£50,000 starting salary + bonus scheme and benefits.
Location: Slough
Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.
We are currently recruiting for hybrid remote Functional Assessors who would like a role that involves working from home and in the office with no weekends, bank holidays, or long shifts. Join an organisation dedicated to exceptional service and positive change. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive and make a difference.
Starting Salary: WCA Functional Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) - £50,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme. Salary increases to £51,000 after 12 months.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Please note there are part-time hours available (after full-time training) for the WCA role.
Salary and Benefits- Generous Bonuses: 5% when approved after training and up to 10% annually for quality and performance.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 9am - 5pm hours with no nights or weekends. Part-time hours (after full-time training period) are available for the WCA role.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
- Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Career Progression: Excellent internal advancement opportunities.
- Employee Discounts: Discounts at around 1,000 retailers.
- Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits including 24/7 Employee Assistance, a wellbeing app, BUPA Anytime Helpline, and more.
- ShareSave Scheme: Participate in our ShareSave scheme.
- Volunteering Day: Paid day off each year for volunteering.
- 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).
Successful candidates will complete a 12-week comprehensive training program covering (amongst other things):
- 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.
- Registered Adult Nurses (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General)
- Occupational Therapists (Adult-focused)
- Paramedics (Adult-focused)
- Physiotherapists (Adult-focused)
- Pharmacists (Adult-focused)
- Experience: Minimum of 1-year post-registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting.
- Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration.
- Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report-writing, and excellent IT skills are essential.
Sponsorship is not available for these roles.