Disability Assessor

Become a Disability Assessor

A way to make a difference

We are one of the biggest providers of Disability Assessor career opportunities with roles available across the UK.

What is a Disability Assessor?

A Disability or Functional Assessor is a compassionate and ambitious healthcare professional, responsible for carrying out holistic, face-to-face assessments with individuals who have a varied range of physical and/or mental health disabilities, seeking to receive the PIP or WCA benefit scheme.

In September 2024 the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will launch the new Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS), which will supersede the existing separate contracts for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Work Capability Assessments (WCA) for Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (UC), as well as a number of specialist benefits services.

This service will replace the old multi-provider setup with a single Prime provider in each area of the country, bringing together all health benefit assessments into one comprehensive service.

Depending on which role and company you apply for, your day to day duties can look slightly different, however you will do things like:

Carry out face-to-face consultations within a consultation centre or remotely.
Use your clinical expertise to analyse a claimant’s information and write a fair, accurate, and concise report that is sent on to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), so they can make a decision on whether a claimant is eligible.
Liaise with medical teams involved with a person’s care when necessary, for example, GPs, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Specialist Nurses, or social care team

Who we are looking for

RGN, RMN, RLD, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Doctor or Occupational Therapist
1 year post reg clinical experience minimum
Full registration with NMC/HCPC with no restrictions on pin
Ability to work autonomously and I.T competency would be beneficial
Enthusiastic about career development
Due to the nature of this role, strong written and oral communication is required as well as confident interpersonal skills
No previous assessor experience is required, as a comprehensive training masterclass is provided to ensure you are fully prepared to successfully undertake this role.

What you will get

Salary: London – starting at £43,450 outside of London starting at £37,800 dependent on location
Permanent position with flexible, part-time opportunities available after the full-time training is complete (minimum requirement of 22.5 hrs per week)
25 days’ annual leave, with option to buy and sell up to 10 days, plus all bank holidays off
Pension scheme matching up to 10% of your contributions and as standard, you will retain earnings from any existing pensions (such as NHS)
Life assurance, private medical insurance, and medical indemnity insurance
Continuous CPD support provided, plus reimbursement of your annual HCPC/NMC registration fee
Flexible benefits, including dental and travel insurance
And many more!

What our candidates have to say about becoming a Disability Assessor

"When I logged into Totaljobs it was the first job that I saw for nurses. I was interested in the role because an ex-colleague of mine worked as an assessor years ago and is still there 10 years on. She has been happy with the role."
"I am hoping and expecting to learn a new role, be a helpful and supportive colleague and do my best as an assessor to ensure a fair outcome for the claimants. I am also hoping to potentially develop my career further. I am also looking forward to the office hours and doing 4 days a week to have some work life balance."
"I am most looking forward to working close to home, as the Assessment Centre is just 8 miles drive for me. I am looking forward to not having to commute on trains and busses. I am looking forward to learning a new skill."

How can we help?

Our dedicated team have over 25 years of combined experience working in the Assessor market and whether you are a health professional looking for a new role, or a client who needs some support on filling roles we have the expertise to help.

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