Functional Assessor - GREAT BONUSES AND AUGUST STARTS AVAILABLE!

Functional Assessor - GREAT BONUSES AND AUGUST STARTS AVAILABLE!

Functional Assessor (PIP / WCA) - Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists. £40,000 - £42,000 + bonus scheme and benefits. Location: Cambridge. Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £40,000 starting salary for PIP with £1,000 increases after 6 and 12 months and £42,000 starting salary for WCA with a £1,000 increase after 12 months.
• Generous Bonuses: 5% when approved after training and up to 10% annually for quality and performance.
• Work-Life Balance: 9am - 5pm hours with no nights or weekends. Part-time hours (after full time training period) are available for the PIP role only.
• 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.

Working Hours

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

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

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available for these roles.