Disability Assessor – WCA

Everpool Recruitment; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% bonus

9am-5pm

25 days annual leave

Pension 6%

Career progression

Employee discounts

ShareSave

Volunteering day

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is partnering with a health and social care organisation to recruit Disability Assessors (WCA) in Hitchin, England. The role offers hybrid remote work with no weekends, bank holidays, or long shifts, and a starting salary of £50,000 with a generous bonus scheme.

You'll evaluate claimants' health and work capabilities by phone and in-person, review medical evidence, and produce detailed DWP reports after completing a 12-week training program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-registration experience in an adult setting.
• Active registration for at least 1 year.
• Strong communication and assessment skills, with accurate report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with claimants via phone and face-to-face.
• Review medical evidence and daily living information.
• Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Typing/report-writing

IT skills

Job description

Disability Assessor – WCA (c16ceb76-9e1f-4783-9273-2675993e5e18-6)

Location Hitchin, England Sector Medical & Nursing Salary £50,000.00 to £51,000.00 per annum

Disability Assessor (WCA) – Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists.
£50,000 starting salary + bonus scheme and benefits.
Location: Hitchin
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 a12-week comprehensive training programcovering (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.

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.

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