Functional Assessor

Maven Group Ltd; Aberystwyth; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/home working

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

NMC/HCPC fees paid and training

Job summary

Maven Group Ltd is seeking a WCA Assessor in the UK to support DWP disability benefit processes. You will conduct 5 assessments per day by phone, video, or in person, gathering information and producing concise reports to inform benefit eligibility decisions.

The role offers hybrid/home working with Carlisle when on-site, a strong training program, pension, 25 days leave plus bank holidays, and coverage for NMC/HCPC fees.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse or HCPC qualified professional with 1+ year post-registration experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills and comfort with digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 5 client assessments per day via telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Produce factual reports to support DWP decision making.
• Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

IT skills

Proactive learner

Education

NMC registered nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

HCPC registered professional (Physiotherapist/OT/Paramedic/Pharmacist)

Job description

What does the WCA Assessor role involve?

The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 client assessments per day. A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a well-established, people focussed organisation. You'll receive outstanding training and support to ensure you are the best you can be in your new role!

What is on offer as a WCA Functional Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Hybrid/home working - Carlisle based when working on-site
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid NMC/HCPC fees and training is provided

What we look for;

• An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) OR a HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic or Pharmacist) with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience
• Someone who’s proactive and keen to learn
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent IT and computer skills
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health

No experience as a WCA Functional Assessor is needed as full training will be provided which you will be paid your full-time salary for. All we expect is that you will have 1 years post graduate experience as an RGN, RMN, RLND, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic or Pharmacist and hold an NMC or HCPC registration.