Functional Assessor
| Posting date: | 15 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,000 to £41,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | GL1 1XL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Liberty Sky Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FA/Gloucester |
Summary
Functional Assessors play a vital role in supporting individuals through the disability benefit process. Using your medical knowledge and professional judgement, you’ll carry out assessments that help ensure people receive the right support — making a real difference every single day.
In this role you will complete assessments either via telephone, video call or face to face to assess how our claimant's disability or condition impacts their ability to perform daily activities in a non bias manner.
Essential: a minimum of 12 months experience post qualification of below
Nurses - Qualified Nurse (RCN / RGN / RMN / RNLD)
Physios & Occupational Therapist - (HCPC)
Paramedics - (HCPC)
(without this experience and qualification your application will not be considered)
This role has a hybrid working arrangement, working from home 2 days per week and travelling in to the office 3 days per week giving you both the luxury of home working and interacting with your colleagues for the rest of the week (with the option of working more days in the office if you prefer).
Why consider becoming a Functional Assessor?
✅ Better work–life balance – predictable hours, no night shifts or weekends
✅ Professional development – structured training and clear career progression
✅ Variety – every assessment is unique, offering a new challenge each day
✅ Purpose – your expertise helps shape fair, evidence-based decisions
In this role you will complete assessments either via telephone, video call or face to face to assess how our claimant's disability or condition impacts their ability to perform daily activities in a non bias manner.
Essential: a minimum of 12 months experience post qualification of below
Nurses - Qualified Nurse (RCN / RGN / RMN / RNLD)
Physios & Occupational Therapist - (HCPC)
Paramedics - (HCPC)
(without this experience and qualification your application will not be considered)
This role has a hybrid working arrangement, working from home 2 days per week and travelling in to the office 3 days per week giving you both the luxury of home working and interacting with your colleagues for the rest of the week (with the option of working more days in the office if you prefer).
Why consider becoming a Functional Assessor?
✅ Better work–life balance – predictable hours, no night shifts or weekends
✅ Professional development – structured training and clear career progression
✅ Variety – every assessment is unique, offering a new challenge each day
✅ Purpose – your expertise helps shape fair, evidence-based decisions