Disability Assessor CV-Library Disability Assessor

Scienceabode; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A health recruitment company is looking for a Disability Assessor to conduct assessments for claimants' health and work capabilities. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £39,000 to £43,500 plus bonuses, with typical hours of Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Ideal candidates should be registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, or Pharmacists with at least one year of relevant experience. An excellent benefits package includes annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous bonuses

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing benefits

Volunteering day off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post-registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting.
• Must have at least 1 year of active registration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate claimants' health and/or work capabilities via assessments.
• Analyse medical evidence, health questionnaires, and daily living activities.
• Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Skills

Strong communication

Effective assessment skills

Proficient at typing/report-writing

Excellent IT skills

Education

Active registration as a Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, or Pharmacist

Job description

Disability Assessor (PIP / WCA) – Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists

£39,000 – £43,500 + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Luton

Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.

Everpool Recruitment is one of the UK's leading providers of permanent recruitment solutions to the Health and Social Care sector and we offer bespoke consultancy services to clients and candidates alike.

We are currently recruiting for hybrid Disability Assessors who would like a role that involves working from home and in the office with no weekends, bank holidays, or long shifts. Join an organisation dedicated to exceptional service and positive change.

Salary

• PIP Disability Assessor (3 assessments per day) – £39,000 – £41,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.
• WCA Disability Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) – £41,500 – £43,500 + Excellent Bonus Scheme

(Please note that each of the above roles are subject to availability and needs in each geographical area which may fluctuate over time. Ideally candidates need to be willing to do either of these roles. If someone has a strong preference for one over the other, we may be able to accommodate although this can’t be guaranteed)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £39,000 – £41,500 starting salary with £1000 increases after 6 and 12 months.
• Generous Bonuses: Up to 10% for quality and performance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 9am – 5pm hours with no nights or weekends.
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Career Progression: Excellent internal advancement opportunities.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts at around 1,000 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits including 24/7 Employee Assistance, a wellbeing app, BUPA Anytime Helpline, and more.
• ShareSave Scheme: Participate in our ShareSave scheme.
• Volunteering Day: Paid day off each year for volunteering.

Role Overview

Conduct Assessments: Evaluate claimants' health and/or work capabilities via phone and face-to-face assessments.

Review Evidence: Analyse medical evidence, health questionnaires, and daily living activities.

Compile Reports: Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Training Program

• Assessment Techniques: Best practices for accurate evaluations.
• DWP Guidelines: Requirements and guidelines of the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Report Writing: Skills for detailed and objective reporting.

Who We Need

We are specifically seeking:

• Registered Adult Nurses (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General)
• Occupational Therapists (Adult-focused)
• Paramedics (Adult-focused)
• Physiotherapists (Adult-focused)
• Pharmacists (Adult-focused)

Polite Note: Sponsorship is not available for these roles.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1-year post-registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting
• Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration
• Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report-writing, and excellent IT skills are essential.

How to Apply

Email your application to (url removed) or apply via the link provided.

For questions or additional details please contact Jay Gibbons on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). We look forward to receiving your application!
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£39000 – £43500/annum

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