Back-Office Functional Assessor - Home-based

Back-Office Functional Assessor (Home-based) - Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists

£43,000 - £45,000 Salary + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Home-based

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

Everpool Recruitment is one of the UK's leading providers of permanent recruitment solutions to the Health and Social Care sector and we offer bespoke consultancy services to clients and candidates alike.

We are currently recruiting for remote Functional Assessors who would like a role that involves working from home with no weekends, bank holidays, or long shifts. Join an organisation dedicated to exceptional service and positive change.

Role Overview:

Conduct Paper-based Reviews: Analyse and interpret medical information and evidence to assess how claimants' health issues are affecting their daily lives
Carry out Initial Reviews of PIP cases and determine the most appropriate route (paper-based review, centre consultation, or home consultation).
Compile Reports: Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The role is primarily home-based but may include travelling to the nearest office occasionally for things like essential meetings, training days or appraisals with your Line Manager.

Training Program:

Successful candidates will complete a 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.
Salary:

£43,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.

Hours:

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

Benefits:

Competitive Salary:£37,500 starting salary with £1000 increases after 6 and 12 months (as long as hitting performance targets).
Generous Bonuses: Up to 10% for quality and performance.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 9am - 5pm hours with no nights or weekends.
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.
Who We Need:

We are specifically seeking:

Registered Adult Nurses(Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General)
Occupational Therapists(Adult-focused)
Paramedics(Adult-focused)
Physiotherapists(Adult-focused)
Pharmacists (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 . We look forward to receiving your application.