Position
Functional Assessor with Ingeus.
Location
Southend.
Salary
Starting salary £47,853.80, increasing to £48,353.80 at 12 months. Annual bonus up to 10% paid quarterly.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (+ BH) with option to purchase additional days
* Private pension scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Maternity and parental leave
* Paid CPD and reimbursed registration fees
* Structured training programme for formal DWP accreditation
* Clear career routes within Ingeus and APM Group
* High‑performing, supportive clinically‑led culture
* £2,000 referral scheme
* Online shopping discounts
* Other financial and lifestyle options
Responsibilities
* Conduct functional assessments face‑to‑face, via video and telephone to evaluate claimants’ ability to undertake daily living activities
* Ask focused questions, actively listen, and use critical reasoning to gather accurate information
* Produce high‑quality, structured clinical reports for submission to the DWP
* Review evidence, request and evaluate additional evidence, and triage cases to determine the correct assessment pathway
* Collaborate with experienced clinical colleagues to ensure fair, high‑quality assessments
Qualifications & Requirements
* NMC‑registered Adult Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD) or HCPC‑registered Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics
* Minimum of 12 months post‑qualification and registration experience in the UK
Preferred Qualities
* Willingness to undergo formal training to become a DWP‑approved Functional Assessor
* Open to constructive feedback and continuous improvement
* Comfortable using computers and learning software for detailed reporting
* Desires a structured environment that utilises clinical skills differently
Not for Everyone
* Uncomfortable or unfamiliar with technology
* Averse to writing detailed reports
* Prefers a more hands‑on clinical care approach
* Not seeking a new direction or retraining in a new role
* Dislikes working with targets
* Unwilling to work on site for 3 days per week
Additional Information
Ingeus is a Disability Confident Employer and an inclusive workplace for neurodiverse colleagues. We provide a supportive, step‑by‑step recruitment process and are open to adjustments or alternative formats.
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