Disability Assessor

Maven Group Ltd; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Hybrid/home working

NMC/HCPC fees paid

Job summary

Maven Group Ltd is seeking an experienced PIP Disability Assessor in Crewe. The role involves conducting 3–4 client assessments per day via telephone, video, or in person, collecting information to produce factual reports for DWP benefit decisions.

You will work within a well-established, people-focused team, receiving exceptional training and ongoing support to excel in the PIP role. Hybrid/home working is available, with strong professional development potential.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) or HCPC qualified with 1+ years post-registration experience.
• Proactive and keen to learn.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competent IT and computer skills.
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 3–4 client assessments per day (telephone, video or face-to-face).
• Listen to experiences, ask questions and gather information to produce a factual report for DWP decisions.
• Produce reports to help determine eligibility for benefits; final decision rests with DWP.
• Receive strong training and ongoing support to perform effectively.

Education

NMC/HCPC professional qualification

Tools

IT systems

Job description

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.

What is on offer as a PIP Disability Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £42,000pa
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Crewe based when working on-site
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension
• Hybrid/home working available
• NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided

£4,000 performance related salary uplift to £46,000pa after 12 months following training and DWP Functional Assessor approval.

What does the PIP Disability Assessor role involve?

The PIP Disability Assessor role will involve you carrying out 3 to 4 client assessments per day. A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a well-established, people focussed organisation. You'll receive outstanding training and support to ensure you are the best you can be in your new PIP Disability Assessor role!

What we look for;

• An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience
• Someone who’s proactive and keen to learn
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent IT and computer skills
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health

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