Functional Assessor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension

Annual leave + bank holidays

Ability to buy/sell 10 days

CPD revalidation support

Job summary

Maven Group Ltd is offering the WCA Functional Assessor role in Sheffield with an excellent starting salary and clear career support. The position involves conducting 5 client assessments per day across telephone, video or in-person formats and producing precise reports to inform DWP decisions.

The role supports NHS-style outcomes with robust training, CPD revalidation, and pension benefits. On-site in Sheffield, with hybrid/home working options and full or part-time arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Must be NMC registered or HCPC qualified.
• Post-registration experience of 1 year+ preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out up to 5 client assessments per day for Work Capability Assessments (WCA).
• Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand impact on work-related activity.
• Produce factual reports to help the DWP determine eligibility for benefits.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

IT skills

Proactive learner

Adaptability

Education

NMC registered nurse (RGN/RMN)

HCPC registered Physiotherapist

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.

What is on offer as a WCA Functional Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Sheffield based when working on-site
• Annual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 10 more days + pension
• Hybrid/home working available
• NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided

What does the WCA Functional Assessor role involve?

The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 client assessments per day who are claiming for WCA (Work Capability Assessment). 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 activity. 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 we look for;

• An NMC registered nurse (RGN or RMN) or 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

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!

Disability Assessor 1 PIP 1 WCA 1 Work Capability Assessment 1 Personal Independence Payment PIP