Disability Assessor - WCA + PIP - Newport

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

6% pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Fully paid training period

Volunteering day

Career progression

Remote working flexibility

9-5 Mon-Fri

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is recruiting Disability Assessors for WCA and PIP in Newport. Hybrid remote roles are available across the south of England. We seek Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics, and Pharmacists to join as Functional Assessors.

role involves clinical assessments, evidence-based reporting, and contributing to fair decisions with excellent work-life balance. Training provided and progression opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses (Band 5 upwards) or qualified OT, PT, Paramedic or Pharmacist.
• Registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Minimum 1 year of post-registration experience.
• IT literate and good typing ability.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals' health and daily living needs using clinical knowledge.
• Conduct structured assessments via telephone or face-to-face.
• Compile accurate reports for DWP and support fair decisions.

Skills

Adult Nurse

Mental Health Nurse

Learning Disability Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physiotherapist

Paramedic

Pharmacist

NMC HCPC registered

Clinical assessment

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Disability Assessor - WCA + PIP - Newport

Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England

Registered Nurses, Occupational therapists, physiotherapists, paramedics – A great opportunity to step away from the front line while continuing to make a meaningful difference with your clinical expertise.

Role: Functional Assessor

Location: Newport

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9AM-5PM (No weekends, No evenings, No bank holidays)

Salary:

• PIP (3 detailed assessments a day) £45,000 - £47,000
• WCA (5-6 less detailed assessments a day) £48,000 - £49,000

Bonus Opportunities: Up to 10% in performance bonuses, plus a 5% incentive after training, £2k F2F bonus usually within 6 months

Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities Available

As a Functional Assessor, you'll use your clinical knowledge, assessment skills, and professional judgement to evaluate how health conditions and disabilities affect an individual's daily life. You'll conduct structured assessments, compile evidence-based reports, and contribute to fair, impartial decision-making all while enjoying a better work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.

Why make the move?

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy 5 additional days)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing support (BUPA helpline, wellbeing app, Employee Assistance Programme)
• 6-12 weeks training period fully paid equipment provided
• One paid volunteering day per year
• A chance to progress within the role
• Working from home flexibility for an improved work-life balance
• 9-5 Mon-Fri working hours - Evenings and weekends off!

What you’ll do:

• Use your clinical knowledge to assess individuals' health and daily living needs
• Conduct consultations via telephone or face-to-face (no treatment or hands on care)
• Assess and compile accurate reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

What we’re looking for:

• Either a registered Adult, Mental or Learning Disability Nurses (Band 5 upwards), Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and pharmacists
• Registered either NMC or HCPC
• At least 1 year of post-registration experience
• IT literate and good typing ability
• Right to work in UK (no sponsorship available)