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 persons 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. Thats the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you dont. Your role is to gather information and produce the report.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a well:established, people focussed organisation. Youll 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 GBP 39,500pa
: Monday to Friday working hours
: Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
: Bishop Auckland 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
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