Functional Assessor

Functional Assessor

Location: Yeovil - Hybrid working

Salary:per year with salary uplifts within the first 12 months.

Schedule: Full time and Part time opportunities. Monday Friday no nights or weekends.

Ready to impact a better future
As a Functional Assessor in our Health Assessment Advisory Service team youll carry out meaningful work on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions to understand how a persons health condition affects their daily life. Through fair comprehensive assessments youll help create a positive impact for millions of people.

This role gives Registered Nurses (RGN RMN & RNLD) Physiotherapists Paramedics Occupational Therapists and Pharmacists the chance to use your clinical expertise in a new way. Youll be part of a supportive purpose-led environment where your work contributes to improved outcomes simpler processes and a better future for customers and communities.

What youll do as a Functional Assessor
Youll be entrusted to:

• Speak with customers by phone face to face or online.
• Carry out functional health assessments and gather accurate detailed information.
• Consult with treating healthcare professionals where appropriate.
• Produce fair high-quality reports on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
• Use your observational communication and notetaking skills to ensure every customer is treated with care and respect.

Does this sound like you
Youll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• One year of postregistration experience as a Nurse (RGN RMN RNLD) Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist Paramedic or Pharmacist.
• Full registration with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC HCPC or equivalent) with an active PIN and no restrictions.
• Strong communication and listening skills with the ability to write concise accurate reports.
• Good IT skills and the ability to work efficiently under time pressures.

Vetting and checks:
All our Functional Assessors must successfully complete the full preemployment security screening process including an Enhanced DBS check before starting in role.

Discover all you need to keep growing
Were one of the top 1% of international employers so you can have confidence youll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression were proud to offer clear development opportunities and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year).
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Hybrid working opportunities: Functional Assessors have the opportunity to work from home and the assessment centre.
• Training Bonus: A one off 5% bonus upon becoming an approved assessor with the DWP.
• Quarterly Bonus: A 10% performance-based bonus scheme once youre an approved Functional Assessor.
• Incentives: Finacial rewards for additional skills developed in role.
• Registration costs: Well reimburse you for your professional subscription fees and support you with your revalidation.
• Training and development: A comprehensive training programme is provided before undertaking assessments independently. Huge opportunities for CPD including over 1100 internal courses available funding for qualifications and apprenticeships mentoring opportunities and a focus on internal progression.
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme Bupa Anytime HealthLine wellbeing app 30% off at Sercomanaged leisure centres and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1000 retailers from food and clothing to days out entertainment and travel.
• Charity: Paid volunteering day taxfree charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity.
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration learning and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA employees women parents and carers people with disabilities veterans and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Lets impact a better future together. Apply today.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader a top Great British Employer of Veterans and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities veterans and people with convictions who meet the minimum job criteria are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our Ban the Box pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

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