Disability Assessor - £45,000 - £48,000 starting salary

Everpool Recruitment; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Fixed hours

Fully paid training

25 days annual leave + BHs

Pension scheme

Career progression

Employee discounts

Health & wellbeing

ShareSave scheme

Volunteering day

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking Disability Assessors in Luton to join a hybrid role combining home and office work. You will conduct pupil assessments by phone and in person, review evidence, and compile comprehensive reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Roles include PIP and WCA pathways, with salaries from £45,000 to £49,000 plus a bonus scheme. Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post-registration experience in an adult setting.
• Must have at least 1 year of active registration.
• Excellent IT skills, strong communication and assessment abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments via phone and face-to-face.
• Review medical evidence and daily living activities.
• Produce detailed reports for DWP.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Typing/report-writing

IT skills

Job description

Disability Assessor - £45,000 - £48,000 starting salary (715e8ebf-ff08-4482-9e3c-2fecfb2a7660-15-jayg-lut)

Location Luton, England Sector Medical & Nursing Salary £45,000.00 to £49,000.00 per annum Benefits Hybrid Working| Bonuses + Incentives | Fixed Work Hours | Fully Paid Training

DisabilityAssessor (PIP / WCA) – Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists

£45,000 – £48,000 + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Luton

Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.

We are currently recruiting for hybrid remote Disability Assessors who would like a role that involves working from home and in the office with no weekends, bank holidays, or long shifts. Join an organisation dedicated to exceptional service and positive change. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive and make a difference.

Salary:

PIP Disability Assessor (3 assessments per day) – £45,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.

WCA Disability Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) – £48,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme

(Please note that each of the above roles are subject to availability and needs in each geographical area which may fluctuate over time. Ideally candidates need to be willing to do either of these roles. If someone has a strong preference for one over the other, we may be able to accommodate although this can’t be guaranteed)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Please note there are part-time hours available (after full-time training) for the WCA role.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £45,000 starting salary for PIP with £1000 increases after 6 and 12 months and £48,000 starting salary for WCA with a £1000 increase after 12 months.
• Generous Bonuses: 5% when approved after training and up to 10% annually for quality and performance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 9am – 5pm hours with no nights or weekends. Part-time hours (after full-time training period) are available for the WCA role.
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Career Progression: Excellent internal advancement opportunities.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts at around 1,000 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits including 24/7 Employee Assistance, a wellbeing app, BUPA Anytime Helpline, and more.
• ShareSave Scheme: Participate in our ShareSave scheme.
• Volunteering Day: Paid day off each year for volunteering.

Role Overview:

• Conduct Assessments: Evaluate claimants’ health and/or work capabilities via phone and face-to-face assessments.
• Review Evidence: analyse medical evidence, health questionnaires, and daily living activities.
• Compile Reports: Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Training Program:

Successful candidates will complete a 12-week comprehensive training program covering (amongst other things):

• Assessment Techniques: Best practices for accurate evaluations.
• DWP Guidelines: Requirements and guidelines of the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Report Writing: Skills for detailed and objective reporting.

Who We Need:

We are specifically seeking:

• Registered Adult Nurses (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General)
• Occupational Therapists (Adult-focused)
• Paramedics (Adult-focused)
• Physiotherapists (Adult-focused)
• Pharmacists (Adult-focused)

Polite Note: Sponsorship is not available for these roles.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 1-year post-registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting
• Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration
• Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report-writing, and excellent IT skills are essential.