functional Assessor - Office and homeworking

Functional Assessor - Office and Homeworking

Functional Assessor Fareham (PIP / WCA)

Nurses OTs Physiotherapist Paramedics (PIP only) Pharmacists (PIP only)

Hybrid Monday to Friday Competitive Salary + Bonus

Salary

• PIP Assessor (3 assessments a day): £45,000 (increases to £47,000 after one year based on performance) + 5% bonus when completed training
• WCA Assessor (5 assessments a day): £47,000 (increases to £48,000 after one year based on performance) + 5% bonus when completed training
• Candidates should ideally be open to PIP or WCA depending on local availability
• 10% bonus available each year based upon performance.

What You'll Do

• Review all medical and supporting evidence of the claimant
• Conduct structured assessments based on this evidence either face-to-face, telephone or video
• Explore their typical day and real-world impact
• Assess reliability:
  • Can they do it safely, repeatedly, in a reasonable time frame and to an acceptable standard
• Explore variability (good/bad days, flare-ups, fatigue patterns)
• Record findings clearly and neutrally
• Produce high-quality, justified reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
• Follow DWP safeguarding and professional standards

Training

• 12-week paid training (full-time) covering:
  • Assessment techniques DWP guidelines
  • Report Writing
  • Fully supported before working independently

Benefits

• Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (no weekends, bank holidays or nights)
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (buy up to 5 extra days)
• Additional incentives (pension scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts (1,000 + brands), plus many more)
• Clear internal progression pathways

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum 1-year post registration experience in an adult setting
• NMC/HCPC registered
• Full right to work in UK (sponsorship is NOT available)
• Strong clinical knowledge of long-term conditions and functional assessment
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Confident with IT and typing