Access To Work Assessor

Reed Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health assessment organization is looking for an Access to Work Assessor to conduct assessments for individuals with complex health conditions. This role requires the ability to identify work-related barriers, produce DWP-compliant reports, and offer tailored solutions. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of relevant experience, a degree in a health-related field, and strong communication skills. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with generous benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Reed Pension Scheme

Award Winning Management & Leadership training

Professional & Personal Development Funds

Bi-annual pay reviews

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in assessing complex individual needs.
• Educated to degree level in related Health discipline.
• Ability to travel with access to their own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote and face-to-face assessments for individuals referred by the DWP.
• Identify work-related barriers and make tailored solutions.
• Produce detailed reports that meet DWP standards.

Skills

Assessing complex individual needs

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in related Health discipline (psychology, OT, physio)

Job description

Do you have experience in assessing complex individual needs?

Are you passionate about helping people and delivering a quality service?

Then consider the role of Access to Work Assessor at Reed in Partnership

Please note, this role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

What is the role about?

The Access to Work Assessor is responsible for conducting remote and face-to-face assessments for individuals referred by the DWP who have complex and multiple health conditions and disabilities. The purpose of these assessments is to identify their work-related barriers and make tailored solutions while ensuring the participant feels heard and respected. The role also includes producing detailed, accurate reports that meet DWP standards, liaising with suppliers, and sourcing cost-effective support options.

Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Initial checks and fact-finding about the participants' difficulties at work, from both the employee and their line manager/employer.
• Checks and fact-finding about the participants' specific role and working environment.
• Review of any existing adjustments already in place.
• Prepare a comprehensive written report of the findings and specific recommendations on suitable adjustments.

What’s in it for you?

A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
• Reed Pension Scheme
• Award Winning Management & Leadership training
• Professional & Personal Development Funds
• Bi-annual pay reviews
• Plus much more that can be found on our website
• With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction.

At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with

Essential Attainments & Criteria:

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in relevant equivalent role- assessing complex individual needs
• Educated to degree level in related Health discipline, (psychology, OT, physio)
• Ability travel with access to their own vehicle (potentially not applicable for central London)
• Willing to undergo enhanced DBS check

Desirable Attainment & Criteria:

• IT literate
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of assessing a full complement of complex and multiple health conditions and disabilities and using insight to read between the lines or interpret the participants needs

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.