Care Professionals | Disability Assessment Specialist

5 days ago


Newtownards, United Kingdom Donard Recruitment Full time

Donard Recruitment is seeking a skilled and compassionate Care Professional to join our team as a Disability Assessment Specialist. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments for the government's disability allowance (PIP) while ensuring a personalized and inclusive service for claimants.

This position offers a unique opportunity to further your career with a leading, multi-national employer in a hybrid working environment. You will have the chance to work with various healthcare professionals, including Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics.

The estimated salary for this position is £38,500 - £41,500 per annum, with an additional 5% retention bonus and rising to 10% quality and retention bonus. The OTE is £45,650. Benefits include:

  • 25 days' holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with service
  • Company laptop and mobile phone provided
  • Access to health and wellbeing program and Headspace mobile app
  • Annual charity day
  • Employee network groups
  • Company matched pension
  • Life assurance
  • 15 weeks' paid maternity leave
  • Cycle-to-work scheme

You will manage caseloads from end to end, including delivering face-to-face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls, and paper-based reports. As a Disability Assessment Specialist, you will have greater job variety and autonomy to manage cases to conclusion.

To succeed in this role, you must have valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.



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