Functional Assessor - PT and FT - Hybrid working

Everpool Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week paid training

Hybrid working

5% approval bonus

Up to 10% performance bonus

2k bonus at 6 months

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

pension

retail discounts

BUPA helpline

wellbeing support

volunteering day

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Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking a Functional Assessor in Weston-super-Mare to join a hybrid role supporting adults through work capability assessments. You will combine clinical knowledge with sharp report writing to support the DWP in decision making.

The position offers a secure, supportive career with comprehensive training. Expect hybrid working, a structured 12-week training, generous annual leave, and progression pathways.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, OT or Physio with NMC/HCPC registration.
• At least 1 year post-registration (adult setting).
• Able to write clear reports and use IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out telephone and face-to-face work capability assessments.
• Review medical evidence and complete DWP reports.
• Apply clinical knowledge to deliver high-quality assessments.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Report writing

IT skills

Education

NMC/HCPC registered

Job description

Functional Assessor - PT and FT - Hybrid working

Functional Assessor - (WCA)

Location: Weston-Super-Mare

Salary: £42,000(rising by £1,000 at 12 months - Performance based)

Nurses | OTs | Physios

Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 9-5 (Hybrid)

Part time - 3/4 days - (Hybrid)

Looking for a new role?

Become a Functional Assessor and enjoy a balanced, stable career with real purpose.

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out telephone and face-to-face work capability assessments for people claiming universal credit or employment support allowance nu using your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
• Review medical evidence and complete clear, accurate DWP reports
• Use your clinical knowledge in a role focused on quality care

What You’ll Get:

• Comprehensive 12-week paid trainingprovided
• Hybrid working
• 5% approval bonus
• Up to 10% performance bonus
• 2k bonus at 6 months
• Monday–Friday hours (no nights, weekends, or bank holidays)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy 5 more)
• Excellent benefits: pension, retail discounts, BUPA helpline, wellbeing support, volunteering day, ShareSave
• Strong progression routes with continuous training

Who You Are:

• Registered Nurse, OT or Physio
• At least 1 year post-registration (adult setting)
• NMC/HCPC registered
• Confident communicator with solid report-writing and IT skills
• No sponsorship available