Assessor - Hybrid role in Luton

Energy Jobline ZR; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

No nights or weekends

25 days annual leave

Pension up to 6%

Annual bonus up to 10%

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting for an Assessor in Luton. The role is hybrid, full-time (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) with part-time options. You will conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments, review medical evidence, and produce clear reports for the DWP.

Training is provided and progression opportunities exist within a supportive environment. Salary ranges £45,000–£48,000 with a £1,000 uplift at 6/12 months based on performance, plus up to 10% bonus and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting.
• At least 1 year of active NMC, HCPC or GPHC registration.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.
• Excellent report-writing and typing skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments with claimants.
• Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work.
• Review medical evidence and health questionnaires.
• Ask detailed questions about functional ability.
• Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
• Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP.
• Make recommendations based on your assessment findings.

Skills

Post-registration experience

Communication skills

Report writing

Typing

IT skills

Independent working

Job description

Job Description

Assessor

Nurses | Occupational Therapists | Physiotherapists | Paramedics | Pharmacists

Hybrid Role

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 9am–5pm

Part time available - 3/4 days

Location: Luton

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 - (+ 1k at 6/12 months - performance based)

What you need:

• At least 1 year of recent post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting
• At least 1 year of active NMC, HCPC or GPHC registration
• Strong communication and assessment skills
• Excellent report-writing and typing skills
• Good IT skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload

PIP assessments - 3 a day

WCA assessments -5/6 a day

What will you be doing?

• Conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments with claimants
• Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work
• Review medical evidence and health questionnaires
• Ask detailed questions about functional ability
• Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
• Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP
• Make recommendations based on your assessment findings

Benefits:

• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
• No nights or weekends
• Hybrid working
• Full-time opportunities following training
• £1,000 salary increases at 6/12 months (depending on role and performance based)
• Up to 10% bonus based on quality and performance
• 5% one of approval bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Employee discounts at around 1,000 retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing app and BUPA Anytime Helpline
• ShareSave scheme
• Paid volunteering day each year

Full training provided

Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive 12-week training programme, covering:

• Assessment techniques
• DWP guidelines and requirements
• Report writing
• Functional assessment skills
• Role-specific training and support

You don't need previous Assessor experience — your clinical experience and transferable assessment skills are what matter.

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