Functional Assessor

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