Disability Assessor – PIP or WCA CV-Library Disability Assessor - PIP or WCA

Scienceabode; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health assessment organization in Southampton is seeking Disability Assessors (Nurses, Occupational Therapists, etc.) for hybrid remote roles. This position involves conducting assessments, reviewing medical evidence, and producing reports. Enjoy a competitive salary between £37,500 – £42,000, with generous bonuses and excellent work-life balance. Successful candidates will have relevant registration and experience, strong communication, and effective assessment skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to positive change.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Bonuses

Work-Life Balance

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Career Progression

Employee Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

ShareSave Scheme

Paid Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting.
• Must have registration for at least 1 year.
• Required skills include strong communication and effective assessment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate claimants' health and/or work capabilities via assessments.
• Analyse medical evidence and health questionnaires.
• Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions.

Skills

Strong communication

Effective assessment skills

Proficient typing/report-writing

Excellent IT skills

Education

Active registration with NMC, GPhC or HCPC

Job description

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

£37,500 – £42,000 + bonus scheme and benefits

Location: Southampton
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 remote 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. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive and make a difference.

Salary and Benefits

PIP Functional Assessor (3 assessments per day) – £37,500 – £39,500 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.
WCA Functional Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day) – £40,000 – £42,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.

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

• Competitive Salary: £37,500 – £40,000 starting salary with £1000 increases after 6 and 12 months.
• Generous Bonuses: 5% one-off bonus when you pass training and up to 10% annually 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

• 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 with NMC, GPhC or HCPC.
• 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.