Functional Assessor - £48,000 plus fantastic bonuses!

Functional Assessor - £48,000 plus fantastic bonuses!

Functional Assessor - Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists.

£48,000 + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Milton Keynes

Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.

Everpool Recruitment is one of the UK's leading providers of permanent recruitment solutions to the Health and Social Care sector and 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. 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: WCA Disability Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) - £48,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Please note there are part-time hours available (after full-time training) for the WCA role.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £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) are 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 (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:

• Registered Adult Nurses (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General)
• Occupational Therapists (Adult-focused)
• Physiotherapists (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.