Disability Assessor

Maven Consulting Group Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting group in Plymouth is seeking a Disability Assessor to conduct client assessments and produce reports for the Department for Work and Pensions. You will have the opportunity to work full-time or part-time with an excellent starting salary. This role requires an NMC registered nurse or HCPC qualified professional with good communication skills and the ability to work with diverse conditions. Outstanding training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Excellent starting salary

Annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

NMC or HCPC fees paid

CPD revalidation support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out 3 to 4 client assessments per day.
• Produce a factual report to help the DWP determine eligibility for benefits.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Excellent communication

IT and computer skills

Education

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

Job description

What does the Disability Assessor role involve?

The 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 focused 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 as a Disability Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Plymouth 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 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

Please click apply if you are open to hearing more!

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