Disability Assessor - £50,000

Everpool Recruitment; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension up to 6%

Health & wellbeing

ShareSave scheme

Volunteering day

Employee discounts

Wellbeing app

24/7 EAP

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists for Disability Assessor (WCA) roles in Slough. The position offers a £50,000 starting salary with a bonus scheme and extensive benefits, plus hybrid work options across the south of England.

A 12-week training program covers assessment techniques, DWP guidelines, and report writing. Hours are typically 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with part-time options after full-time training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience in an adult setting.
• Must have at least 1 year of active registration.
• Strong communication, assessment, typing/report-writing and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments via phone and face-to-face.
• Review medical evidence, health questionnaires and daily living activities.
• Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Typing/report-writing

IT skills

Job description

Disability Assessor (WCA) – Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists.

£50,000 starting salary + bonus scheme and benefits.

Location: Slough

Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.

Hours

• 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

• 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.

We are specifically seeking

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