Functional Assessor - £50,000 starting salary

Posted 10 days 10 hours ago by Everpool Recruitment

£50,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Hertfordshire, Watford, United Kingdom, WD171
Job Description
Position: Disability Assessor - WCA - Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists

Location: Watford. Hybrid remote roles available across South England.

Salary

£50,000 + excellent bonus scheme and benefits.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Salary and Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: £50,000 starting salary with £1,000 increase after 12 months (subject to performance targets).
  • Generous Bonuses: 5% one off bonus upon training approval and up to 10% for quality and performance.
  • Work Life Balance: 9am - 5pm hours with no nights or weekends.
  • Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with 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.
Role Overview
  • Conduct Assessments: Evaluate claimants' work capabilities via phone, video call 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).
Training Program

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.
Who We Need
  • Registered Adult Nurses (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General)
  • Occupational Therapists (Adult focused)
  • Physiotherapists (Adult focused)

Polite Note: Sponsorship is not available for these roles.

Requirements
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year post registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting.
  • Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration with NMC or HCPC.
  • Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report writing, and excellent IT skills are essential.
How to Apply

Email your application to or apply via the link provided.

For questions or additional details please contact Jay Gibbons on or .