Occupational Therapist Functional Assessor

Maven; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 35,550 - 43,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Work from home

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Maven is looking for a Disability Assessor to join their team in Stockport. This role involves conducting assessments to determine how health conditions affect daily life, requiring excellent communication skills and an Occupational Therapist qualification. The role offers both full-time and part-time options with an attractive starting salary of £39,500 per year.

Benefits include company pension, private medical insurance, and the possibility for hybrid working. The ideal candidate will need at least one year of post-registration experience and be proficient in IT skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more broad post-registration experience as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 3 to 5 assessments daily through various methods.
• Gather information to produce factual reports for the DWP.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Competent IT and computer skills

Proactive and keen to learn

Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions

Education

Occupational Therapist qualification

Job description

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.

What is on offer as a Disability Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £39,500 per year
• Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm working hours
• Full‑time and part‑time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week)
• Stockport based when working on‑site
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days
• Pension
• Hybrid/home working available
• NMC or HCPC fees paid and CPD revalidation support provided

What does the Disability Assessor role involve?

The Functional Assessor role will involve carrying out 3 to 5 client assessments per day. A typical day will see you conduct telephone, video or face‑to‑face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You will listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report that helps the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. You do not make the final decision – you gather information and produce the report.

What we look for

• Occupational Therapist with 1 year or more broad post‑registration experience
• 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

Job details

• Job type: Full‑time, Part‑time, Permanent
• Pay: From £39,500.00 per year
• Expected hours: 22.5 – 37.5 per week
• Benefits: Company pension, Private medical insurance, Work from home