Disability Assessor

Scienceabode; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Disability Assessor in Liverpool. The role involves carrying out client assessments through phone, video, or face-to-face interactions to report on disability impacts. Candidates should be NMC registered nurses or HCPC qualified professionals with at least one year of experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £37,800 pa, flexible working hours, and comprehensive training and support. This role is full-time or part-time with additional benefits including paid professional fees and pension.

Benefits

Annual leave + bank holidays + ability to buy/sell days

Pension scheme

Training and support provided

Qualifications

• 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience.
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 3 client assessments per day.
• Produce factual reports to help determine eligibility for benefits.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Competent IT and computer skills

Proactive and keen to learn

Education

NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist

Job description

What does the Disability Assessor role involve? The Disability Assessor role will involve you carrying out 3 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 focused organisation. You'll receive outstanding training and support to ensure you are the best you can be in your new role!

What is on offer?

• Excellent starting salary at £37,800pa
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Liverpool based when working on site
• Annual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 10 more days
• Pension scheme
• NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided

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

Please click “apply” if you are open to hearing more!

Disability Assessor Functional Assessor

£37800/annum Home working, Paid fees, Pension

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