Functional/Disability Assessor - Hitchin - 5% bonus after training!

Functional/Disability Assessor - Hitchin - 5% bonus after training!

Disability Assessor (WCA) - Hybrid Working

Location: Hitchin

Salary: £45,300- £49,000
Salary increases of £1,000 after 6 months

Full Time Hybrid Monday-Friday, 9-5

Nurses Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists

Looking for a role where your clinical skills still make a real difference-without long shifts or burnout? Join our team as a Disability Assessor and enjoy a healthier work-life balance while supporting individuals through the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) process on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Your Role

• Carry out functional assessments via telephone and face-to-face appointments
• Review medical evidence and produce clear, detailed reports for the DWP
• Use your clinical expertise in a quality-focused role-no rush, no targets
• Manage your own caseload with autonomy and professional judgement

What We're Looking For

• Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Physiotherapist
• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience (adult setting)
• Active NMC or HCPC registration
• Confident communicator with strong report-writing and IT skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied clinical caseload
• Experience supporting individuals with complex health conditions
• Please note: sponsorship is not available

What You'll Get

• Hybrid working for a better work-life balance
• Performance bonus up to 10%
• 12 weeks of fully paid, structured training (Assessment skills, DWP guidelines & report writing)
• Monday-Friday only - no weekends, nights, or bank holidays
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Excellent benefits, including:
  • Pension scheme
  • Retail discounts
  • BUPA health & wellbeing helpline
  • Mental health & wellbeing support
  • Paid volunteering day
  • ShareSave scheme
• Clear career progression with ongoing development and support