Functional Assessor £45k - £49k

Everpool Recruitment; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Bonus scheme

No weekends or long shifts

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is recruiting for hybrid Functional Assessors in Lewes, offering work from home and in-office duties with no weekends or long shifts. Roles involve conducting PIP and WCA assessments for nurses, OTs, physios, paramedics and pharmacists.

You will review evidence, compile detailed reports for the DWP, and complete a structured training program. Requirements include 1 year post-registration in an adult setting, active registration, and strong communication, typing and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience in an adult setting.
• Must have at least 1 year of active registration.
• Strong communication, effective 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.
• Compile detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Typing/report-writing

IT skills

Job description

Functional Assessor (PIP / WCA) – Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists

£45,000 - £49,000 + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Lewes

Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.

We are currently recruiting for hybrid remote Functional Assessors who would like a role that involves working from home and in the office with no weekends, bank holidays, or long shifts.

Salary:

PIP Disability Assessor (3 assessments per day) - £45,000 - £47,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.

WCA Disability Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) - £48,000 - £49,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Part time availability for WCA role)

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £45,000 starting salary for PIP with £1000 increases after 6 and 12 months and £48,000 starting salary for WCA with a £1000 increase after 12 months.
• 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)
• 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 6 to 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)
• 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
• Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report-writing, and excellent IT skills are essential.