Disability Assessor

Maven Consulting Group Ltd; Rother; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Buy/sell 5 extra leave days

Hybrid/Home working

Job summary

Maven Consulting Group Ltd is recruiting a Disability Assessor to join our Hastings area team. The role involves conducting up to three client assessments per day via telephone, video, or in person, and producing clear reports to assist the Department for Work and Pensions in determining benefit eligibility.

You will benefit from hybrid/home working options, a generous leave package, and a company pension. Training and CPD support are included to help you achieve professional excellence.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse or HCPC qualified professional with post-registration experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competent IT skills and ability to work with diverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 3 client assessments per day across telephone, video or face-to-face formats.
• Prepare factual reports to support DWP decision-making on eligibility for benefits.
• Receive thorough training and ongoing support to excel in the Disability Assessor role.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

HCPC qualified professional

Physiotherapist

Paramedic

Occupational Therapist

IT skills

Tools

Competent IT skills

Job description

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply. What is on offer as a Disability Assessor? - Excellent starting salary at

£42,985pa-

Monday to Friday

working hours-

Full time and part time

available (4 or 5 days per week available)-

Hastings

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

What does the Disability Assessor role involve?

The Disability Assessor 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 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 experienceSomeone
• Someone who's proactive and keen to learnExcellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent IT and computer skillsComfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health

Enjoy the freedom to work from home and kick back with 25 days of annual leave and 8 bank holidays added to your relaxation stash. Plus, secure your future with our pension plan

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