Disability Assessor - PIP or WCA

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

£40,000 - £42,000 + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Bournemouth; Hybrid remote roles available across South England.

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

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 Functional Assessor (3 assessments per day) - £40,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.
• WCA Functional Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) - £42,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.

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

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £40,000 (PIP) - £42,000 (WCA) with incremental increases after 6 and 12 months for PIP, and after 12 months for WCA.
• Generous Bonuses: 5% one off bonus when approved after training and up to 10% annually for quality and performance.
• Work Life Balance: 9 am - 5 pm 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: Participation 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).

Example Tasks

• Interview claimants to understand their health conditions and daily challenges.
• Review medical records and write comprehensive reports.
• Provide recommendations based on thorough assessments.

Training Program

Successful candidates will complete a 6 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 recent experience in a relevant adult setting.
• Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration with NMC, GPhC 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.