Disability Assessor

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Liverpool is seeking registered nurses or qualified health professionals to conduct client assessments for benefits eligibility. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, be proactive, and have at least one year of post-registration experience. Excellent training and a competitive salary of £37,800 per annum are offered, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual leave and bank holidays

Ability to buy or sell 10 more days

Pension scheme

NMC or HCPC fees paid and CPD revalidation support

Qualifications

• 1 year or more broad post-registration experience required.
• Experience working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 3 client assessments per day through various methods.
• Produce factual reports for the DWP to determine eligibility for benefits.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Competent IT and computer skills

Proactive and eager to learn

Education

NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

What does the role involve? The role will involve you carrying out 3 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 role!

What is on offer

• Excellent starting salary at £37,800pa
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Liverpool based when working on site
• Annual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 10 more days
• Pension scheme
• NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided

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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