Functional Assessor

Position:
Disability Assessor – WCA – Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists

Location:

Watford. Hybrid remote roles available across South England.

£50,000 + excellent bonus scheme and benefits.

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

• Competitive Salary: £50,000 starting salary with £1,000 increase after 12 months (subject to performance targets).
• Generous Bonuses: 5% one‑off bonus upon training approval and up to 10% for quality and performance.
• Work‑Life Balance: 9am – 5pm hours with no nights or weekends.
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with 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' work capabilities via phone, video call 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)
• Physiotherapists (Adult‑focused)

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Note:

Sponsorship is not available for these roles.

• Experience: Minimum of 1‑year post‑registration recent experience in a relevant adult setting.
• Registration: Must have at least 1 year of active registration with NMC or HCPC.
• 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 .