Functional Assessor

Scienceabode; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established healthcare organization is seeking a Functional Assessor to conduct client assessments and support the Department for Work and Pensions in determining eligibility for benefits. The role offers a salary starting at £39,500 per year, with full-time and part-time options available. Primary duties include carrying out assessments and producing reports. Ideal candidates are NMC registered nurses or HCPC qualified professionals with excellent communication skills and at least one year of post-registration experience.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy/sell leave

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Work from home option

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out 5 to 6 client assessments per day.
• Produce factual reports to aid DWP in determining eligibility for benefits.
• Conduct assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proactive and keen to learn

Competent IT and computer skills

Education

NMC registration as a Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD) or HCPC qualification as a Physiotherapist, Paramedic, or Occupational Therapist

Job description

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.

What is on offer as a Functional Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Scarborough 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 Functional Assessor role involve?

The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 to 6 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

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

Disability Assessor 1

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

Pay: From £39,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

£39500/annum