Functional Assessor - Slough + Part time + Homeworking Opportunities

Functional Assessor - Slough + Part time + Homeworking Opportunities

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

Hybrid remote roles available across England.

Salary:

• PIP - £47,000 starting salary with £1,000 increases after 6 and 12 months (dependent on performance) + Excellent Bonus Scheme
• WCA - £50,000 starting salary + £1,000 increase at 12 months (dependent on performance) + Excellent Bonus Scheme

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm - Full time and part-time positions available after full-time training period.

Salary and Benefits

• PIP - £47,000 starting salary with £1,000 increases after 6 and 12 months (dependent on performance) + Excellent Bonus Scheme
• WCA - £50,000 starting salary + £1,000 increase at 12 months (dependent on performance) + Excellent Bonus Scheme
• Generous Bonuses: Up to 10% for quality and performance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 9am - 5pm hours with no nights or weekends.
• Flexible Work Options: Full-time or roles available.
• 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.

Role Overview:

• 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).

Example Tasks:

• Interview claimants to understand their health conditions and daily challenges.
• Review medical records and write comprehensive reports.
• Provide recommendations based on thorough assessments.

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)
• 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: 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.
• Polite Note: Sponsorship is not available for these roles.

This role is open for applications. We look forward to receiving your application.