Disability Assessor
4 days ago
Doncaster
NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.\n\nWhat is on offer as a Disability Assessor?\n\n- Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa\n\n- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours\n\n- Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)\n\n- Doncaster based when working on-site\n\n- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension\n\n- Hybrid/home working available\n\n- NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided\n\nWhat does the Disability Assessor role involve?\n\nThe Functional 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 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.\n\nThis 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!\n\nWhat we look for;\n\nAn 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\n\nSomeone who’s proactive and keen to learn\n\nExcellent oral and written communication skills\n\nCompetent IT and computer skills\n\nComfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health\n\nPlease click “apply” if you are open to hearing more!\n\nJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent\n\nPay: From £39,500.00 per year\n\nExpected hours: 22.5 – 37.5 per week\n\nBenefits:\n\nCompany pension\n\nPrivate medical insurance\n\nWork from home