Disability Assessor - Bristol - PIP Or WCA

Everpool Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Bonus scheme

Pension

25 days holiday

ShareSave

Volunteering day

Discounts

Training & progression

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is recruiting for hybrid Disability Assessors across the south of England, with a base in Bristol. Roles involve home and office-based work, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, and no weekends or bank holidays.

The positions cover PIP Functional Assessor and WCA Functional Assessor duties, offering £40,000-£42,000 starting salary plus a generous bonus scheme and benefits, along with a pension and holiday entitlement. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience in an adult setting.
• Must hold active NMC or HCPC registration.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Proficient IT skills and typing ability.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Report writing

Strong communication

Assessment skills

NMC/HCPC registration (active)

Attention to detail

Education

Active NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Disability Assessor - Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists

£40,000 - £42,000 + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Bristol

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.

Salary

• PIP Functional Assessor (3 assessments per day) - £40,000 - £42,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.
• WCA Functional Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) - £42,000 - £43,000 + 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

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £40,000 (PIP) or £42,000 (WCA) starting salary with £1000 increases after 6 and 12 months for PIP and a £1000 increase after 12 months for WCA.
• Generous Bonuses:5% one-off bonus when you pass training and up to 10% annually for quality and performance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 9am - 5pm hours with no nights or weekends.
• 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

• 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

• 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 with NMC or HCPC.
• Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report-writing, and excellent IT skills are essential.