Functional Assessor, Canterbury

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply. What is on offer as a WCA Functional Assessor? - Excellent starting salary at£41,612pa - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours - Full time and part time available (4 or 5 days per week available) - Canterbury based when working on-site - 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 3 wellness days + pension - Hybrid/home working available - NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support providedWhat does the WCA Functional Assessor role involve? The WCA Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 to 6 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 ability to perform work-related activity. Youll 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 benefits. 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 Disability Assessor role! What we look for; An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 years or more broad post-registration experience Someone whos 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 healthPlease click apply now if you are open to hearing more! Functional Assessor Disability Assessor PIP WCA TPBN1_UKTJ