Functional Assessor

Maven Group Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 35,700 - 48,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid/home working

Training provided

Annual leave and bank holidays

Job summary

Maven Group Ltd in Exeter is seeking a WCA Functional Assessor to perform client assessments and prepare reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You will evaluate how health conditions impact work-related activities and contribute to eligibility decisions by gathering information.

The role offers a starting salary of £42,000 per annum, with full-time and part-time options (3–5 days), a hybrid/home working arrangement with on-site presence in Exeter, and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) OR HCPC qualified professional with 1+ year post-registration experience.
• Proactive and keen to learn.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competent IT and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 5 client assessments per day via telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Produce factual reports to support DWP decisions.
• Maintain clear documentation and IT records.
• Be adaptable to a range of conditions including mental health.

Skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Report writing

Education

NMC registered nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

HCPC registration (Physiotherapist/OT)

Tools

MS Office

IT skills

Job description

What does the WCA Functional Assessor role involve?

The WCA 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 ability to perform work‑related activities. 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.

What is on offer as a WCA Functional Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £42,000pa
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week)
• Annual appraisals with pay rise opportunities
• Hybrid/home working – Exeter based when working on‑site
• Annual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 10 more days
• Pension scheme
• Paid NMC/HCPC fees and training provided

What we look for;

• An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) OR a HCPC qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist 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

Training and Experience

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 or Paramedic and hold an NMC or HCPC registration.