Back-Office Functional Assessor - Home-based

Everpool Recruitment; England; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking home-based Functional Assessors, including Nurses, Therapists, Paramedics, and Pharmacists. The role offers a salary of £43,000 - £45,000, excellent bonuses, and flexible hours with no weekends. Candidates must have at least 1-year experience in relevant adult settings and active registration with NMC or HCPC. Comprehensive training will be provided to support your development.

Benefits

£43,000 - £45,000 salary

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Career progression opportunities

Employee discounts

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post-registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting.
• Strong communication and effective assessment skills are essential.
• Proficient at typing/report-writing, with excellent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct paper-based reviews to analyse claimants' health issues.
• Carry out initial reviews of PIP cases.
• Compile detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills

Strong communication

Effective assessment skills

Proficient at typing/report-writing

Excellent IT skills

Education

Active registration with NMC or HCPC

Job description

Back-Office Functional Assessor (Home-based) - Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists

£43,000 - £45,000 Salary + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Home-based

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Everpool Recruitment is one of the UK's leading providers of permanent recruitment solutions to the Health and Social Care sector and we offer bespoke consultancy services to clients and candidates alike.

We are currently recruiting for remote Functional Assessors who would like a role that involves working from home with no weekends, bank holidays, or long shifts. Join an organisation dedicated to exceptional service and positive change.

Role Overview:

• Conduct Paper-based Reviews: Analyse and interpret medical information and evidence to assess how claimants health issues are affecting their daily lives
• Carry out Initial Reviews of PIP cases and determine the most appropriate route (paper-based review, centre consultation, or home consultation).
• Compile Reports: Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

The role is primarily home-based but may include travelling to the nearest office occasionally for things like essential meetings, training days or appraisals with your Line Manager.

Training Program:

Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive training program 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.

Salary and Benefits:

£43,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.

• Competitive Salary:£37,500 starting salary with £1000 increases after 6 and 12 months (as long as hitting performance targets).
• Generous Bonuses: Up to 10% for quality and performance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 9am 5pm hours with no nights or weekends.
• 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.

Who We Need:

We are specifically seeking:

• 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 with NMC or HCPC.
• Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report-writing, and excellent IT skills are essential.

How to Apply:
Email your application or apply via the provided link. For questions or additional details, please contact Jay Gibbons.