Functional Assessor – WCA
Nurses | Occupational Therapists | Physiotherapists
Hybrid roles across England
Full-time | Monday–Friday | 9am–5pm
No nights | No weekends | No bank holidays
Are you an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge that offers a better work-life balance? Everpool Recruitment is currently recruiting Functional Assessors for hybrid roles across England. You’ll use your existing clinical knowledge and assessment skills in a new way, helping to assess how health conditions affect people’s everyday lives and ability to work.
What we’re looking for We are currently recruiting:
- Registered Adult Nurses
- Mental Health Nurses
- Learning Disability Nurses
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
You’ll need:
- At least 1 year of recent post-registration experience in a relevant adult setting
- At least 1 year of active NMC or HCPC registration
- Strong communication and assessment skills
- Excellent report-writing and typing skills
- Good IT skills
- The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
Sponsorship is not available for these roles.
WCA Functional Assessor
Starting at £50,000
Increases to £51,000 after 12 months (if performance objectives are met) plus eligibility for the bonus scheme.
What’s on offer?
- Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
- No nights or weekends
- Hybrid working
- Full-time opportunities following training
- 5% one off approval bonus
- £1,000 salary increases after 6 and 12 months (depending on role)
- Up to 10% bonus based on quality and performance
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
- Up to 6% contributory pension
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Employee discounts at around 1,000 retailers
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing app and BUPA Anytime Helpline
- ShareSave scheme
- Paid volunteering day each year
What will you be doing? As a Functional Assessor, you will:
- Conduct telephone, video and face-to-face assessments
- Explore how health conditions affect everyday activities and work
- Review medical evidence and health questionnaires
- Ask detailed questions about functional ability
- Produce clear, accurate and objective reports for the DWP
- Make recommendations based on your assessment findings
Full training provided
Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive 12-week training programme, covering:
- Assessment techniques
- DWP guidelines and requirements
- Report writing
- Functional assessment skills
- Role-specific training and support
You don’t need previous Functional Assessor experience — your clinical experience and transferable assessment skills are what matter.
Why make the move?
This is an opportunity to take your clinical experience in a different direction while maintaining a strong focus on assessment, communication and helping people. If you’re looking for Monday–Friday working, no nights or weekends, hybrid flexibility and a clear career pathway, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
Email your CV to: gapilado@everpoolrecruitment.com
Contact Grae Apilado
0151 556 2090
Or apply via the link provided.
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