Disability Assessor - £50,000 starting salary

Everpool Recruitment; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% bonus after training

Annual bonus up to 10%

25 days holiday

Pension up to 6%

Health & wellbeing program

ShareSave scheme

Volunteer day

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is recruiting Disability Assessors (WCA) for nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. Roles offer a £50,000 starting salary with a bonus scheme, and a planned increase to £51,000 after 12 months.

Hybrid remote roles are available across the south of England with a Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm schedule. Sponsorship is not available for these roles and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience in an adult setting.
• Active registration with NMC/HCPC is required.
• Strong communication and assessment skills essential.
• Typing and report-writing proficiency; good IT skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Typing/report-writing

IT skills

Education

NMC HCPC registered nurse/therapist

HCPC registered OT

HCPC registered physiotherapist

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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

Location: Oxford

Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.

Everpool Recruitment is one of the UK’s leading providers of permanent recruitment solutions to the Health and Social Care sector and we offer bespoke consultancy services to clients and candidates alike. 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.

Starting Salary:

WCA Functional Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) – £50,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme. Salary increases to £51,000 after 12 months.

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.

Who We Need

• 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.

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.

How to Apply:

Email your application to (url removed) or apply via the link provided.

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