Disability Assessor - Fixed Dayshift - Hybrid Working - Guildford

Disability Assessor - Fixed Dayshift - Hybrid Working - Guildford

We are recruiting hybrid remote Functional Assessors in Guildford to evaluate claimants for disability benefits. This role involves working from home and in the office with no weekends, bank holidays, or long shifts.

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 plus bonus and benefits

Location: Guildford - Hybrid (home & office)

Hours: Fixed Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Part-time options available (3-4 days).

Responsibilities

• 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 and Role Details

Paid training program: 12-week comprehensive training covering assessment techniques, DWP guidelines, and report writing.

• 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 relevant to an adult setting
• Registration: Active registration (NMC or HCPC or GPHC) for at least 1 year
• Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment, typing/report-writing, and IT skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Starting salary with increases after 6 and 12 months (performance-based)
• Bonuses: 5% on approval after training, up to 10% annually for quality and performance
• Work-Life Balance: 9am - 5pm, no nights or weekends
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension
• Career Progression: Excellent internal advancement opportunities
• Employee Discounts: Discounts at around 1,000 retailers
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance program, wellbeing app, and more
• ShareSave Scheme: Eligibility to participate
• Volunteering Day: Paid day off each year for volunteering