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Disability Assessor

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Ashford, Devon

Disability Assessor

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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Ashford, Devon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 day ago, 2 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 5135e68d6d8c41bf95b82eecf02f4de8

Location ref: Ashford, Devon

Full Job Description

Disability Assessor


2026-09-29T02:40:31


Location: Ashford, Devon, GB, TQ7 4


Any


2026-10-28T20:36:55.537


Job Description


NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.


What is on offer as a PIP Disability Assessor?



  • Excellent starting salary at £42,985pa

  • Monday to Friday working hours

  • Full time and part time available (4 or 5 days per week available)

  • Ashford 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!


Disability Assessor


1 PIP Personal Independence Payment


2 Functional Assessor


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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 £42,985pa - Monday to Friday working hours - Full time and part time available (4 or 5 days per week available) - Ashford 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

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https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/disability-assessor-127505210
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