Functional Assessor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £39,500

Weekday hours

Hybrid work

25 days leave

Pension

Training fees covered

Job summary

Maven Group Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks a WCA Functional Assessor to support the Department for Work and Pensions. You will perform five client assessments daily by telephone, video, or in person, documenting how disabilities affect daily life to inform eligibility decisions.

All training is provided and paid at your full salary. The role offers Monday–Friday hours, hybrid/home working with Carlisle on-site when required, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a pension scheme and

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC registration is required and current.
• At least 1 year post-registration experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent IT and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out five client assessments per day via telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Produce a factual report to help the DWP determine eligibility for benefits.
• Engage with clients empathetically and document experiences accurately.
• Complete full training and receive ongoing support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Proactive learner

IT proficiency

Adaptable to diverse conditions

Education

NMC registration or HCPC registration

Post-registration clinical experience (1+ year)

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.