Disability Assessor - Frimley - Includes Homeworking

Disability Assessor - Frimley - Includes Homeworking

Disability Assessor (WCA) for Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists. Hybrid remote roles available across England. Full‑time positions.

Salary and Benefits

Salary ranges and benefits are provided below.

• PIP – £40,000 starting salary with £1,000 increments at 6 and 12 months (performance dependent) and an excellent bonus scheme.
• WCA – £42,000 starting salary with £1,000 increase at 12 months (performance dependent) and an excellent bonus scheme.
• Generous bonuses up to 10% for quality and performance.
• Work‑life balance – 9 am to 5 pm, no nights or weekends.
• Annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme – up to 6% contributory.
• Career progression – excellent internal advancement opportunities.
• Employee discounts at around 1,000 retailers.
• Health & wellbeing – 24/7 Employee Assistance, wellbeing app, BUPA Anytime Helpline, and more.
• ShareSave scheme participation.
• Paid volunteering day each year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct phone and face‑to‑face assessments to evaluate claimants’ health and work capability.
• Review medical evidence, health questionnaires, and daily living activity data.
• Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Example Tasks

• Interview claimants to understand health conditions and daily challenges.
• Review medical records and draft comprehensive reports.
• Provide recommendations based on thorough assessments.

Training Programme

Successful candidates complete a 12‑week comprehensive training programme covering:

• Assessment Techniques – best practices for accurate evaluations.
• DWP Guidelines – department requirements and guidelines.
• Report Writing – skills for detailed, objective reporting.

Who We Need

• Registered Adult Nurses (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General)
• Occupational Therapists (Adult-focused)
• Paramedics (Adult-focused)
• Physiotherapists (Adult-focused)
• Pharmacists (Adult-focused)

Requirements

• Experience – Minimum of one year of post‑registration relevant adult setting experience.
• Registration – At least one year of active registration with NMC or HCPC.
• Skills – Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient typing/report‑writing, and excellent IT skills.

Polite Note: Sponsorship is not available for these roles.