Functional Assessor - Hybrid role - £50k +bonus

  • Everpool Recruitment
  • Slough, Berkshire
  • Sep 10, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Functional Assessor - Hybrid role - £50k +bonus

Functional Assessor (WCA)
Location: Slough
Salary: £50,000 (rising by £1,000 at 12 months - Performance based)
Nurses OTs Physios
Full Time - Hybrid - Mon-Fri, 9-5
Part time options - 3 or 4 days
What You'll Do:

  • Conduct detailed disability assessments via telephone or face-to-face appointments, focusing on how health conditions affect functional ability and ability to work (WCA).
  • Use your clinical judgment to evaluate a wide range of physical, cognitive, and mental health conditions.
  • Review medical evidence and gather in-depth clinical histories through structured, empathetic conversations.
  • Produce clear, objective medical reports that support benefit entitlement decisions.
  • Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team, sharing expertise and ensuring best practice.
  • Utilise modern systems and technology to document findings efficiently while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Paid Training:
  • Full Training Provided: 12 weeks of paid, structured training - covering assessment skills, DWP guidelines, and report writing.
Who Can Apply (Must Have All):
  • Registered Nurse, OT or Physio
  • Minimum 1-year post-registration experience in an adult setting
  • NMC/HCPC registered
  • Full right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
  • Strong clinical knowledge of long-term conditions and functional assessment
  • Excellent written communication and objective report writing skills
  • Confident IT skills - ability to talk, type, and navigate multiple systems simultaneously
Benefits:
  • Hybrid working
  • 5% approval bonus
  • Up to 10% performance bonus
  • 2k bonus usually within 6 months
  • Monday - Friday - no weekends, nights or bank holidays
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy up to 5 extra)
  • Brilliant perks: pension, retail discounts, BUPA helpline, wellbeing support, volunteering day, ShareSave scheme
  • Clear career progression with ongoing training
  • Plus, many more benefits