Disability Assessor - £50k + - Hybrid role

Everpool Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

5% approval bonus

Up to 10% performance bonus

2k bonus within 6 months

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is hiring a Disability Assessor in Reading. It is a full‑time hybrid role, Mon-Fri 9–5, with salary £50,000 and a £1,000 rise at 12 months based on performance.

You will conduct disability assessments by telephone or face‑to‑face, review medical evidence, and write objective reports to support entitlement decisions. 12 weeks of paid training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold NMC/HCPC registration and be in good standing.
• 1 year post-registration experience in an adult setting.
• Excellent written communication and objective report-writing skills.
• Confident in IT skills and ability to navigate multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct disability assessments via telephone or face-to-face appointments.
• Review medical evidence and gather clinical histories.
• Produce clear, objective medical reports to support entitlement decisions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure best practice.
• Utilise systems to document findings accurately.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Written communication

IT literacy

Teamwork

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Disability Assessor
Location: Reading
Salary: £50,000(rising by £1,000 at 12 months - Performance based)
Nurses | OTs | Physios |
Full Time Only – Hybrid - Mon-Fri, 9-5 (Part time - 3/4 days Hybrid)

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct detailed disability assessments via telephone or face-to-face appointments, focusing on how health conditions affect work related activities and day to day tasks (WCA).
• Use your clinical judgment to evaluate a wide range of physical, cognitive, and mental health conditions.
• Review medical evidence and gather in-depth clinical histories through structured, empathetic conversations.
• Produce clear, objective medical reports that support benefit entitlement decisions.
• Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team, sharing expertise and ensuring best practice.
• Utilise modern systems and technology to document findings efficiently while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Paid Training:

• Full Training Provided: 12 weeks of paid, structured training – covering assessment skills, DWP guidelines, and report writing.
• No annual leave during the first 12 weeks

Who Can Apply (Must Have All):

• RegisteredNurse, OT or Physio
• Minimum1-year post-registration experiencein an adult setting
• NMC/HCPC registered
• Full right to work in the UK(no visa sponsorship available)
• Strong clinical knowledge of long-term conditions and functional assessment
• Excellent written communication and objective report writing skills
• Confident IT skills – ability to talk, type, and navigate multiple systems simultaneously

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• 5% approval bonus
• Up to 10% performance bonus
• 2k bonus usually within 6 months
• Monday – Friday– no weekends, nights or bank holidays
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays(buy up to 5 extra)
• Brilliant perks: pension, retail discounts, BUPA helpline, wellbeing support, volunteering day, ShareSave scheme
• Clear career progressionwith ongoing training
• Plus, many more benefits