Holistic Assessor

Reed; United States; A distancia; USD 36.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days annual leave (pro-rata for PT)

Pension scheme

Training & development funds

Bi-annual pay reviews

Career progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Reed in Partnership is seeking a Holistic Assessor to conduct remote assessments referred from the DWP. Each hour-long assessment builds rapid trust and identifies complex needs to inform suitable adjustments and support strategies.

You will draft precise reports, liaise with suppliers for quotations, and ensure working solutions are practical and compliant with DWP requirements. This role emphasizes sensitivity and thoroughness.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year experience in relevant equivalent role assessing complex individual needs.
• Degree level in health discipline (psychology, OT, physio) preferred.
• Willing to undergo enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to travel with own vehicle (potentially not applicable for London)

Responsabilidades

• Initial checks and fact-finding about the client’s difficulties at work.
• Checks and fact-finding about the client’s role and working environment.
• Review of any existing adjustments and prepare a comprehensive written report with recommendations.

Conocimientos

Experience in relevant role

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Educación

Degree in health discipline

2 A-Levels or Level 3 Diploma

GCSE English (B)

Descripción del empleo

Pay Range

£27,000 - £34,500

Job Description

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 foundon 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.