Disability Assessor - £47,000 - £50,000

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

£47,000 - £50,000 starting salary + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Slough

Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.

We are currently recruiting for hybrid remote Functional Assessors who would like a role that involves working from home and in the office with no weekends, bank holidays, or long shifts. Join an organisation dedicated to exceptional service and positive change. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive and make a difference.

Salary

• PIP Functional Assessor (3 assessments per day) - £47,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.
• WCA Functional Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) - £50,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.

(Roles subject to availability and location needs. Candidates may need to be willing to do either role. Strong preference may be accommodated but not guaranteed.)

Hours

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

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £47,000 starting salary for PIP with £1,000 increases after 6 and 12 months; £50,000 starting salary for WCA with a £1,000 increase after 12 months.
• Generous Bonuses: 5% when approved after training and up to 10% annually for quality and performance.
• Work Life Balance: 9am - 5pm hours with no nights or weekends. Part time hours after full time training available for the WCA role.
• 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).

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)

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.
• Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report writing, and excellent IT skills are essential.