Occupational Therapist Disability Assessor

Aspect Healthcare; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Barnsley is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to conduct assessments for benefits in a hybrid work environment. This role offers flexibility, comprehensive training, and opportunities for development. Ideal candidates will possess at least one year of relevant UK experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Fully paid training programme

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments in a mix of remote and in-person settings.
• Interpret medical evidence and record findings.
• Work autonomously to assess claimants applying for the PIP benefit.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

IT competency

Proactive and receptive to feedback

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

Use your clinical experience to work with people who have a diverse range of health conditions, to gain a clear understanding of how their challenges and the ways their disability affects them impacts their daily life. This role involves working in an office style environment and at home to complete detailed, meaningful and respectful assessments over the telephone, video or face-to-face. You will interpret medical evidence and gather your findings into a comprehensive report to support the decision-making process by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments in a mix of remote and in-person settings (telephone, video, or face-to-face) in office or home environments.
• Interpret medical evidence and record findings in a comprehensive report to support DWP decision-making (Personal Independence Payment – PIP).
• Work autonomously to assess claimants applying for the PIP benefit as part of the DWP Health Assessment and Advisory Services (HAAS).
• Contribute to a fair and thorough assessment process with individuals who have a broad range of health conditions.
• Participate in an in-depth, fully paid training programme; role counts toward clinical hours to maintain registration.

Qualifications / Requirements

• At least 1 year of broad post-registration experience; UK experience is essential.
• Qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Proactive, keen to learn and receptive to feedback.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and IT competency is essential.

Benefits and Working

• Hybrid working with flexible patterns to support work-life balance.
• A collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• A robust, fully paid training programme.
• Great opportunities for development and progression.
• A generous annual leave package, plus all bank holidays off.