Functional Assessor

Maven Group Ltd; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/ home working

NMC/HCPC fees paid

CPD revalidation support

25 days leave + 8 bank holidays + buy

Pension

Job summary

Maven Group Ltd in Newport is recruiting a Functional Assessor. The role involves conducting five client assessments per day via telephone, video, or in person, and producing detailed reports to support DWP decisions. Training and ongoing support are provided in a people-focused environment.

The position offers a starting salary of £42,000 per year with a potential uplift to £46,000 after 12 months post-training and DWP approval, plus hybrid/home working and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC registered professional with 1+ year post-registration experience.
• Willingness to learn and be proactive.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Confident with IT and computer use.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 5 assessments per day via telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Produce clear, factual reports to help DWP determine eligibility for benefits.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive learner

IT skills

Mental health experience

Education

NMC/HCPC registered professional

Job description

What is on offer as a Functional Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £42,000pa
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Newport based when working on-site
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension
• Hybrid/home working available
• NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided
• £4,000 performance related salary uplift to £46,000pa after 12 months following training and DWP Functional Assessor approval.

What does the Functional 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 working capability. 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 Functional Assessor role!

What we look for;

• An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic 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

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