(L20) Functional Assessor

2 days ago

Downpatrick, United Kingdom Reactive Recruitment Full time £38,500 - £45,650
What's in it for you?
  • Starting salary of £38,500 plus up to 5% bonus, increasing with remote and face-to-face approval.
  • 25 days holidays (rising to 27 after 5 years) with extra leave options.
  • Reimbursed registration fees and supported revalidation.
  • Paid day for volunteering.
  • Company pension, life assurance, cycle2work scheme, parental leave, and more.
  • Retail, social, health, travel, and tech discounts.
  • Reward scheme for referring friends.
  • Access to Headspace app for you and up to 5 others.
  • Employee Network Groups for diverse connections and learning.

Career Opportunities
  • Join a network of 43,000 professionals.
  • Learn new skills and develop your career with our support.

Work Hours
  • Contracted 37.5 hours per week with flexible patterns between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Typically, 8am – 4:30pm or 9am – 5:30pm, with an unpaid lunch hour.
  • Minimum 4 weeks' notice for rota changes.

Requirements
  • One year post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, or paramedic.
  • Fully registered with NMC, HCPC, or relevant body with a valid PIN.
  • Excellent observational, communication, and IT skills.
  • Valid driving licence or transport to the nearest assessment centre.
  • Successful completion of government baseline personnel security vetting.

Job Role
  • Write reports to help the DWP make decisions about health and care.
  • Use your clinical knowledge to make important recommendations.
  • Undergo a 12-week training program with options for 3 or 4-day weeks.
  • Start at £38,500 with opportunities for salary increases and bonuses.
  • Potential career growth into roles such as team manager, clinical trainer, or quality auditor.

Ideal Candidate
  • Looking for regular hours, a competitive salary, and extensive benefits.
  • Ready to expand skills and experience in a supportive environment.