Disability Assessor

Scienceabode; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the North East is seeking a Disability Assessor to conduct client assessments, facilitating the Department for Work and Pensions in their decision-making. This role requires an NMC registered nurse or HCPC qualified professional with at least one year of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly with clients from diverse backgrounds. Offering an excellent salary starting at £37,800, benefits include hybrid working, generous leave, and financial support for professional fees.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension

Private medical insurance

Work from home

Qualifications

• An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 3 to 4 client assessments per day through various formats.
• Gather information for reports to help determine benefit eligibility.

Skills

Proactive and keen to learn

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Competent IT skills

Ability to work with a diverse range of conditions

Education

NMC registered nurse or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist

Job description

What is on offer as a Disability Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £37,800pa
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Durham 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 for and CPD revalidation support provided

What does the Disability Assessor role involve?

The Disability Assessor role will involve you carrying out 3 to 4 client assessments per day. A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a well-established, people focussed organisation. You'll receive outstanding training and support to ensure you are the best you can be in your new Disability Assessor role!

What we look for

An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience
Someone who’s 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

Disability Assessor 1

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £37,800.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home