Disability Assessor - PIP + WCA - Lewes

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

£45,000 - £49,000 + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Lewes

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.

Salary:

PIP Disability Assessor (3 assessments per day) - £45,000 - £47,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.

WCA Disability Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) - £48,000 - £49,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Part time availability for WCA role)

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £45,000 starting salary for PIP with £1000 increases after 6 and 12 months and £48,000 starting salary for WCA with a £1000 increase after 12 months.
• Generous Bonuses: 5% when approved after training and up to 10% annually for quality and performance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 9am - 5pm hours with no nights or weekends. Part-time hours (after full-time training period)
• 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 6 to 12-week 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.

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