Disability Assessor
Disability Assessor
2026-09-29T02:40:20
Taunton
Greater Manchester
GB
OL7 9
Any
2026-10-28T20:37:04.017
Job Description
NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.
What is on offer as a PIP Disability Assessor?
- Excellent starting salary at £42,000pa
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Full time and part time available (4 or 5 days per week available)
- Taunton based when working on-site
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension
- Hybrid/home working available
- NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided
What does the PIP Disability Assessor role involve?
The PIP Disability Assessor role will involve you carrying out 3 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 daily life. You'll 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 year's or more broad post-registration experience
- Someone who's 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 health
Please click "apply" if you are open to hearing more!
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Job DescriptionNMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.What is on offer as a PIP Disability Assessor? - Excellent starting salary at £42,000pa - Monday to Friday working hours - Full time and part time available (4 or 5 days per week available) - Taunton based when working on-site - 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension - Hybrid/home working available - NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support providedWhat does the PIP Disability Assessor role involve? The PIP Disability Assessor role will involve you carrying out 3 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 daily life. You'll 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 year's or more broad post-registration experience Someone who's 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" if you are open to hearing more!Disability Assessor 1 PIP Personal Independence Payment 2 Functional AssessorJBRP1_UKTJ
