Disability Assessor

Maven Group Ltd; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a Disability Assessor to conduct client assessments and produce reports to help determine eligibility for benefits. The role offers a starting salary of £39,500 per annum with flexible working opportunities and ongoing support. Candidates should be NMC registered or HCPC qualified with excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to join a supportive and people-focused organization.

Benefits

Annual leave + bank holidays + ability to buy or sell more days

Pension scheme

NMC or HCPC fees paid

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year’s relevant post-registration experience.
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions.
• Able to conduct assessments in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 3-4 client assessments per day.
• Produce factual reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Gather information through client interactions.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proactive and keen to learn

Competent IT computer skills

Education

NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD) or HCPC qualified

Job description

What does the Disability Assessor role involve?

The role will involve you carrying out 3-4 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‑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 9am to 5pm working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Plymouth based when needing to work in the office (minimum of 1 day per week)
• Annual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days
• Pension scheme
• NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CP 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 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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