Disability Assessor (WCA) – Hybrid, Mon–Fri

Everpool Recruitment; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £42,985

Annual salary reviews

Hybrid office/home working

Mon-Fri, 9-5

33 days holiday including bank hols

Membership costs covered

Additional benefits

Job summary

Disability Assessor role in Canterbury requires conducting Work Capability Assessments for individuals with long-term health conditions. You will produce evidence-based reports for the DWP, while training and adhering to safeguarding and data protection standards.

Role offers hybrid working, Mon-Fri hours (9am-5pm), and a starting salary of £42,985 with annual reviews and a benefits package. NHS-aligned clinical experience is ideal for success in this position.

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC registered healthcare professional.
• Minimum of one year post-registration clinical experience.
• Strong written and verbal clinical communication skills.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone, video, or face-to-face assessments with claimants.
• Evaluate how health conditions affect work capabilities.
• Assess physical, mental health, cognitive, and sensory impairments.
• Produce impartial, high-quality written reports using the designated IT system.
• Adhere to professional standards including safeguarding, equality, and data protection.

Skills

Clinical communication

Independent working

WCA knowledge

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Disability Assessor role in Canterbury requires conducting Work Capability Assessments for individuals with long-term health conditions. You will produce evidence-based reports for the DWP, while training and adhering to safeguarding and data protection standards.

Role offers hybrid working, Mon-Fri hours (9am-5pm), and a starting salary of £42,985 with annual reviews and a benefits package. NHS-aligned clinical experience is ideal for success in this position.