Functional Assessor
Job Description
NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.
What is on offer as a Disability 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)- Leicester 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 Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5-6 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. Youll 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 with1 years or morebroad post-registration experienceSomeone whos proactive and keen to learnExcellent oral and written communication skillsCompetent IT and computer skillsComfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental healthPlease click apply if you are open to hearing more!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £39,500.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 37.5 per week
Benefits:Company pensionPrivate medical insuranceWork from home
What is on offer as a Disability 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)- Leicester 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 Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5-6 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. Youll 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 with1 years or morebroad post-registration experienceSomeone whos proactive and keen to learnExcellent oral and written communication skillsCompetent IT and computer skillsComfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental healthPlease click apply if you are open to hearing more!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £39,500.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 37.5 per week
Benefits:Company pensionPrivate medical insuranceWork from home
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Job Overview
ID:
2455506
Date Posted:
Posted 2 hours ago
Expiration Date:
06/07/2026
Location:
Loughborough
Salary:
Competitive