WCA Functional Assessor – Birmingham
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WCA Functional Assessor – Birmingham
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Consulting Group is seeking an NMC or HCPC registered professional to work as a WCA Functional Assessor in Birmingham. The role involves conducting 5 client assessments per day via telephone, video, or face-to-face to understand how disability or health conditions affect work capability, then producing factual reports for the DWP. The position offers hybrid working, Monday to Friday, with full-time and part-time options available, a salary of £39,500 per year, 25 days annual leave, paid NMC/HCPC fees, and CPD support.
About the Role
NMC and HCPC professionals are eligible to apply.
What is on offer as a WCA Functional Assessor?
- Excellent starting salary at £39,500pa
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
- Birmingham based when working on-site
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + Pension + Package
- Hybrid/home working available
- NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided
What does the WCA Functional Assessor role involve?
The Functional Assessor role will involve you carrying out 5 client assessments per day on behalf of clients seeking WCA (Work Capability Assessment). 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. 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 Functional Assessor role!
What we look for;
- An NMC registered nurse (RGN or RMN) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist 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
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