Urgent Hiring! Disability Assessor - Reading

Posted 13 days 23 hours ago by Everpool Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Berkshire, Reading, United Kingdom, RG317
Job Description
Disability Assessor (PIP / WCA)

Urgent Hiring! Disability Assessor - Reading. This role offers a hybrid working environment (home and office based), with a full time or part time schedule. We seek candidates with clinical experience who want a structured 9 am-5 pm role, no nights, weekends, or bank holidays.

Core Responsibilities
  • Conduct structured assessments (telephone and face to face) for PIP and WCA cases.
  • Review medical evidence and assess daily living impact.
  • Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
  • Make objective recommendations based on the evidence presented.
  • Work in a focused assessment only role-no prescribing, treatment planning, or shift pressures.
Qualifications
  • Registered Adult Nurse (NMC)
  • Occupational Therapist (HCPC)
  • Physiotherapist (HCPC)
  • Paramedic (HCPC, PIP only)
  • Pharmacist (GPhC, PIP only)
  • Minimum 1 year post registration experience in an adult setting.
  • At least 1 year of active registration.
  • Strong communication and report writing skills.
  • Confident IT and typing skills.
  • Currently not available for sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
  • PIP Assessor (3 assessments per day): £45,300 + bonus. Salary increase of £1,000 after 6 and 12 months.
  • WCA Assessor (5-6 shorter assessments per day): £48,000 + bonus. Salary increase of £1,000 after 6 months.
  • Up to 10 % quality and performance bonus.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
  • Up to 6 % pension contribution.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
  • BUPA Anytime Helpline.
  • Retail discounts (1,000+ brands).
  • Paid volunteering day.
  • ShareSave scheme.
  • Clear internal progression pathways.
Hours & Working Pattern
  • Full time (WCA/PIP): Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
  • Part time (WCA only) - 0.6 FTE (3 days) or 0.8 FTE (4 days). PT must work Friday; remaining days are flexible.
Training
  • 12 week paid training covering assessment techniques, DWP guidelines, and report writing.
  • Full support provided before working independently.

Ready for a structured 9 am-5 pm role that lets you use your clinical expertise without prescribing or shift pressures?