Functional Assessor

Maven Group Ltd; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Paid NMC/HCPC fees and training

Job summary

Maven Group Ltd invites applications for a WCA Functional Assessor. You will conduct five client assessments daily using telephone, video, or face‑to‑face formats, documenting how health or disability impacts work capability to inform DWP decisions.

The role offers a starting salary of £42,000 per year, rising to £43,000 after 12 months, with both full‑time and part‑time options. On‑site Weymouth work with hybrid/home arrangements, pension, and paid professional fees/ training are provided.

Qualifications

• NMC registration (RN/RMN) or HCPC registration with 1+ year post‑registration experience.
• Proactive and keen to learn.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Competent IT and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 5 client assessments per day via telephone, video or face‑to‑face.
• Produce a factual report to help the DWP determine eligibility for benefits.
• Work within a supportive team with full training provided.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Proactive learner

IT skills

Education

NMC registered nurse or HCPC registered professional

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 ativity. 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
• Salary increase to £43,000pa at 12 months
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Hybrid/home working - Weymouth 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 is provided

What we look for;

• An NMC registered nurse (RGN or RMN) 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

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, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and hold an NMC or HCPC registration.