Disability Assessor - Bristol - PIP or WCA

Everpool Recruitment; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote role

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

ShareSave scheme

Volunteering day

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking Disability Assessors (Nurses, OT, PT, Paramedics, Pharmacists) for hybrid roles in the south of England. Roles involve home and office work with standard hours, no weekends.

Training will be provided, and a supportive environment is offered to help you progress in health and social care assessments. You will conduct assessments, review evidence, and prepare detailed DWP reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience in an adult setting.
• Active registration with NMC or HCPC for at least 1 year.
• Strong communication, assessment, typing and IT skills essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Typing/report-writing

IT skills

Education

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

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:

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:

• 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.