Disability Assessor
Luton, Bedfordshire, EX14, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Healthcare
Functional Assessor (PIP / WCA) – Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics and Pharmacists
£45,000 - £48,000 + bonus scheme and benefits
Location: Luton – Hybrid remote roles available across the south of England.
We are recruiting hybrid remote Functional Assessors who would like a role that involves working from home and in the office with no weekends, bank holidays, or long shifts. Join an organisation dedicated to exceptional service and positive change. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive and make a difference.
Starting Salary:
- PIP Functional Assessor (3 assessments per day): £45,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.
- WCA Functional Assessor (5/6 shorter assessments per day): £48,000 + Excellent Bonus Scheme.
- Each role is subject to availability and needs in each geographical area which may fluctuate over time. Candidates should be willing to do either role. Preference for one role can be considered but is not guaranteed.
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Part‑time hours available (after full‑time training) for the WCA role.
- Competitive Salary: £45,000 starting salary for PIP with £1,000 increases after 6 and 12 months and £48,000 starting salary for WCA with a £1,000 increase after 12 months.
- Generous Bonuses: 5% when approved after training and up to 10% annually for quality and performance.
- Work‑Life Balance: 9am – 5pm hours with no nights or weekends. Part‑time hours (after full‑time training period) are available for the WCA role.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
- Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- Career Progression: Excellent internal advancement opportunities.
- Employee Discounts: Discounts at around 1,000 retailers.
- Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits including 24/7 Employee Assistance, a wellbeing app, BUPA Anytime Helpline, and more.
- Share Save Scheme: Participate in our Share Save scheme.
- Volunteering Day: Paid day off each year for volunteering.
- Conduct Assessments: Evaluate claimants' health and/or work capabilities via phone and face‑to‑face assessments.
- Review Evidence: Analyse medical evidence, health questionnaires, and daily living activities.
- Compile Reports: Produce detailed reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Successful candidates will complete a 12‑week comprehensive training program covering (amongst other things):
- Assessment Techniques: Best practices for accurate evaluations.
- DWP Guidelines: Requirements and guidelines of the Department for Work and Pensions.
- Report Writing: Skills for detailed and objective reporting.
- Registered Adult Nurses (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, General)
- Occupational Therapists (Adult‑focused)
- Paramedics (Adult‑focused)
- Physiotherapists (Adult‑focused)
- Pharmacists (Adult‑focused)
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year post‑registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting.
- Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration.
- Skills: Strong communication, effective assessment skills, proficient at typing/report‑writing, and excellent IT skills are essential.
Email your application to jgi or apply via the link provided.
For questions or additional details please contact Jay Gibbons on or . We look forward to receiving your application.
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