Holistic Assessor

80 Reed in Partnership Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Reed Pension Scheme

Management & Leadership training

Professional & Personal Development

Bi-annual pay reviews

Job summary

80 Reed in Partnership is hiring a Holistic Assessor to conduct remote assessments for the DWP-referred clients, compiling detailed reports with actionable recommendations. You will identify barriers, tailor adjustments, and ensure reports meet DWP requirements, including sensitive handling of discrimination and privacy issues.

The role offers a generous base salary, pro‑rata for part time, with flexible scheduling and development opportunities. Applicants across the UK are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a role assessing complex individual needs.
• Degree level in a health-related discipline (psychology, OT, physio).
• Own vehicle may be required (London exceptions).
• Willing to undergo enhanced DBS check.
• Minimum 2 A-Levels or Level 3 Diploma.
• GCSE English Language grade B or equivalent.
• International equivalents considered.

Responsibilities

• Initial checks and fact-finding about client’s workplace difficulties.
• Review client’s role and working environment.
• Prepare a comprehensive written report with findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate with suppliers for quotations and sourcing options.

Skills

Assessing complex needs

Remote assessments

Report writing

Rapport building

Education

Health-related degree

A-Levels / Level 3 Diploma

GCSE English

Job description

Job Description

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.

Pay Range £27,000 - £34,500

Do you have experience in relevant equivalent role- assessing complex individual needs? Then consider the role of Holistic Assessor at Reed in Partnership! We are on a mission to be the partner of choice for developing people and their communities. Reed in Partnership is a public service provider specialising in skills training for the long-term unemployed, increasing employment opportunities by working with employers and providing youth services

Internal applications for this role close on 02/11/2026

What is the role about?

Undertaking remote assessments referred from DWP. Each assessment will take place in an hour slot and will be the only contact the assessor has with the participant so ability to build rapid trust and rapport is key. Assessing the complex individual needs in relation to wide range of conditions, from musculoskeletal to neurodivergence necessitating a flexible and adaptive approach. Identifying barriers keeping them from a workplace and knowledgeably but sensitively recommend solutions ensuring that the participant feels fully involved and consulted in the process. Remaining mindful that the participant may have been subjected to discrimination and stigmatisation and be reluctant to fully disclose certain information and ability to “read between the lines” and interpret needs accordingly. Writing a detailed and highly accurate report in line with the DWP requirements ensuring minimal “rejected” reports. This will include tying with suppliers, obtaining quotations and sourcing the most commercially viable options. Dealing with sensitive issues, participants who may have experienced stigmatisation and discrimination, compassionately, and sign posting accordingly.

Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include Initial checks and fact-finding about the client’s difficulties at work, from both the employee and their line manager/employer. Checks and fact-finding about the client’s specific role and working environment. Review of any existing adjustments already in place. Prepare a comprehensive written report of the findings and specific recommendations on suitable adjustments.

What’s in it for you?

A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities.

You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
• Reed Pension Scheme
• Award Winning Management & Leadership training
• Professional & Personal Development Funds
• Bi-annual pay reviews
• Plus much more that can be found on our website

With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction.

At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together.

Where possible we consider applications from candidates that require part-time hours, please discuss with your Talent Partner if this is something you require.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with Essential Attainments & Criteria:

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in relevant equivalent role- assessing complex individual needs
• Educated to degree level in related Health discipline, (psychology, OT, physio)
• Ability travel with access to their own vehicle (potentially not applicable for London)
• Willing to undergo enhanced DBS check
• A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma.
• GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification).
• OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents.

Desirable Attainment & Criteria:

• IT literate (experience of PRAP desirable)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of assessing a full complement of complex needs and using insight to read between the lines or interpret the participants needs

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Whilst some roles are advertised as Full-Time, we may be able to consider applicants who are looking to work on a Part-Time basis. If you would like to explore this further please discuss this with the talent partner for the role.

Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements.

We have an on-going strategic priority to make this a great place to work. We are a family-owned company. We think this makes us unique compared to a lot of other companies. It is fundamental to the way our workplaces operate, the decisions we make and how we treat each other. Our workplaces have been recognised for multiple awards. Most recently we were really proud to be presented with three UK Employee Experience Awards in 2022: Gold for Best Talent Management Programme, Silver for Diversity and Inclusion and Bronze for Best Large Company to Work For.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

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