Disability Assessor - £39,500 - £43,000

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

Salary: £39,500 - £43,000 + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Bristol; Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Part time hours available after full time training for the PIP role only.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £39,500 starting salary for PIP with £1,000 increases after 6 and 12 months; £42,000 starting for WCA with £1,000 increase after 12 months.
• Generous Bonuses: 5% after training approval; up to 10% annually for quality and performance.
• Work Life Balance: 9am - 5pm hours, no nights or weekends.
• Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays; option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory.
• Career Progression: Internal advancement opportunities.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts at around 1,000 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits incl. 24/7 Employee Assistance, wellbeing app, BUPA Anytime Helpline.
• ShareSave Scheme: Participation available.
• 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).

Training Program

Successful candidates will complete a 12 week comprehensive training program covering:

• 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 experience in a relevant adult setting.
• Registration: At least 1 year of active registration.
• Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report writing, and excellent IT skills.

Polite Note

Sponsorship is not available for these roles.