PIP Disability Assessor – Taunton

PIP Disability Assessor – Taunton

### About the Role

NMC and HCPCprofessionals are eligible to apply.

### What is on offer as a PIP Disability Assessor?

- Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa

- Monday to Fridayworking hours

- Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)

- Taunton based when working on-site

- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 3 Wellness days + Pension + Package

- Hybrid/home working available

- NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided

### What does the PIP Disability Assessor role involve?

The Disability Assessor role will involve you carrying out 3 client assessments per day assessing clients seeking PIP (Personal Independence Payment). 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!