What does the Functional Assessor role involve?
The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 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 a WCA (Work Capability Assessment) benefit. 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 Functional Assessor role!
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)
- Hybrid/home working available
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension
- Southend based when working on site
- NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided
What we look for;
• An NMC registered nurse (RGN) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist 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 Functional Assessor WCA