Disability Assessor - Swindon

Disability Assessor (PIP / WCA) Nurses Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists Paramedics (PIP only) Pharmacists (PIP only) Hybrid Working Monday to Friday Competitive Salary + 5% Bonus

Everpool Recruitment, one of the UK's leading Health & Social Care recruiters, is hiring Functional Assessors across South West and South-Central England.

If you're looking to move away from shift work while still using your clinical expertise, this role offers excellent work-life balance, paid training, hybrid working, and clear career progression.

Salary

• PIP Assessor (3 assessments per day): £40,000+ 5% bonus after training
• WCA Assessor (5 assessments per day): £42,000+ 5% bonus after training

Candidates should ideally be open to either PIP or WCA, depending on local availability.

The Role

• Review medical evidence and supporting documents
• Conduct structured assessments (face-to-face, telephone, or video)
• Explore how health conditions impact daily living
• Assess whether activities can be completed safely, repeatedly, within a reasonable time, and to an acceptable standard
• Consider variability, including flare-ups and fatigue
• Produce clear, evidence-based reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
• Follow DWP safeguarding and professional standards

Training

You'll receive a 12-week paid, full-time training programme covering assessment techniques, DWP guidance, report writing, and ongoing support before working independently.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday - no weekends, nights, or bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (buy up to 5 extra days)
• Pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts across 1,000+ brands
• Clear career progression

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year's post-registration experience in an adult setting
• NMC or HCPC registration
• Full right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
• Strong clinical knowledge and report writing skills
• Confident using IT systems