Functional Assessor

Maven Group Ltd; Newtown; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/home working

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training provided (NMC/HCPC fees)

Job summary

Maven Group Ltd is recruiting for a WCA Assessor role in the United Kingdom. You will conduct 5 assessments per day across telephone, video or in-person formats, gathering information to produce reports for DWP decisions.

Training is provided and the role supports a hybrid working model with on-site Carlisle engagement when required. The ideal candidate is an NMC registered nurse or HCPC qualified professional with 1+ year post-registration experience, strong communication skills, and proficient

Qualifications

• An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or a HCPC qualified professional with 1+ year post-registration experience.
• Proactive and keen to learn with strong communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Competent IT and computer skills.
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 5 client assessments per day via telephone, video or face-to-face.
• Gather information and produce factual reports for DWP decisions.
• Participate in training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

HCPC registered

Clinical assessment

Excellent communication

IT skills

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.