Functional Assessor | Weston-Super-Mare

Everpool Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension

£1,000 salary increases at 6/12 months

Up to 10% bonus based on quality and性能

5% one of approval bonus

14+ days training and comprehensive 12

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking a Functional Assessor for Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics, and Pharmacists in Weston-super-Mare. The role is hybrid, full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with part-time options (3–4 days). Training is provided and progression opportunities are stated.

A salary of £40,000 plus potential £1,000 raise after 6/12 months is advertised. The successful candidate will conduct telephone and face-to-face assessments, review evidence, and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting.
• At least 1 year of active NMC, HCPC or GPHC registration.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.
• Excellent report-writing and typing skills.
• Good IT skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone and face‑to‑face assessments with claimants.
• Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work.
• Review medical evidence and health questionnaires.
• Ask detailed questions about functional ability.
• Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
• Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP.
• Make recommendations based on your assessment findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Typing

IT skills

Independent work

Job description

Functional Assessor – Nurses | Occupational Therapists | Physiotherapists | Paramedics | Pharmacists

Hybrid Role

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 9am–5pm

Part time available - 3/4 days

Location:Weston‑Super‑Mare

Salary:£40,000- (+1k at 6/12 months - performance based)

PIP assessments – (looks at how a disability/health condition affects daily living and mobility)

What will you be doing?

As a Functional Assessor, you will:

• Conduct telephone and face‑to‑face assessments with claimants
• Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work
• Review medical evidence and health questionnaires
• Ask detailed questions about functional ability
• Use your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
• Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP
• Make recommendations based on your assessment findings

What you need

• At least 1 year of recent post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting
• At least 1 year of active NMC, HCPC or GPHC registration
• Strong communication and assessment skills
• Excellent report-writing and typing skills
• Good IT skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload

Benefits

• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
• No nights or weekends
• Hybrid working
• Full-time opportunities following training
• £1,000 salary increases at 6/12 months (depending on role and performance based)
• Up to 10% bonus based on quality and performance
• 5% one of approval bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Employee discounts at around 1,000 retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing app and BUPA Anytime Helpline
• ShareSave scheme
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Full training provided
• Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive 12‑week training programme, covering:
  • Assessment techniques
  • DWP guidelines and requirements
  • Report writing
  • Functional assessment skills
  • Role‑specific training and support