Disability Assessor

Maven; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

CPD revalidation support

Fees paid for NMC/HCPC

Job summary

Maven is recruiting a PIP Disability Assessor in Truro. The role focuses on carrying out client assessments (telephone, video or face-to-face) to understand how a health condition affects daily life. You will produce factual reports to support DWP decisions, with comprehensive training and strong ongoing support.

Working hours are Monday to Friday with options for full-time or part-time (4 or 5 days). Hybrid/home working is available, and NMC/HCPC fees are paid with CPD revalidation support.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competent IT and computer skills.
• Proactive and keen to learn.
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 3 client assessments per day via telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Produce a factual report to help the DWP determine eligibility for benefits.
• Gather information and produce reports; training and support provided.

Skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Proactive learner

Adaptable to diverse conditions

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

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 working hours
• Full time and part time available (4 or 5 days per week available)
• Truro 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 PIP Disability Assessor role involve?
The PIP 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. Youll 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 years or more broad post-registration experience
• Someone whos 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