ADHD/Autism Assessor

Service Care Solutions; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner for children and young people in a hybrid role based in Sheffield. You will conduct ADHD/autism assessments, lead family feedback sessions, and contribute to MDT discussions using AI-assisted reporting tools.

The role requires ADHD/ADOS/ADI-R qualifications and registration with HCPC, NMC or SWE, with at least 1 year in CAMHS. UK work eligibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised ADHD and/or ADOS/ADI-R qualification.
• HCPC/NMC/SWE registrations from recognised bodies.
• At least 1 year of experience with children in a clinical/CAMHS setting.
• At least 6 months diagnostic ADHD/autism assessments.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face ADHD and/or autism assessments with children in Sheffield.
• Complete remote developmental history interviews with parents/carers.
• Participate in MDT diagnostic discussions with senior support.
• Deliver clear, compassionate diagnostic feedback to children and families.
• Produce accurate diagnostic reports using AI-assisted tools.
• Provide clinical supervision where applicable.
• If a SLT, provide universal and targeted school support in settings/clinic.

Skills

Neurodevelopmental assessments

ADHD/Autism diagnostics

Communication with families

Education

HCPC registration

NMC registration

SWE registration

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner – Children's ADHD & Autism Assessments (CYP)

Hybrid – F2F assessments in Sheffield, admin from home

Salary – £42,000 to £80,000 DOE

Profession: Nurse, Social Worker, Clinical Psych, OT & SaLT

Service Care Solutions are proud to be recruiting for a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner on behalf of a growing independent provider of autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people across the UK.

This innovative service delivers high-quality, evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments and Universal and Targeted Support in school settings for children and young people through both NHS Right to Choose and private pathways. Through Service Care Solutions, you will join a passionate multidisciplinary team that includes Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Family Therapists, and Psychiatrists, all dedicated to delivering timely, accurate diagnoses and improving long-term outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face structured ADHD and/or autism assessments with children and young people in Sheffield.
• Complete remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers.
• Participate in collaborative MDT diagnostic discussions, with senior support available.
• Deliver clear, compassionate diagnostic feedback to children and families.
• Produce accurate, high-quality diagnostic reports using AI-assisted report writing tools.
• Provide clinical supervision where applicable.
• If a SaLT then also Universal and Targeted Support in school settings and at a clinic location out of term-time.

Requirements

• Recognised ADHD and/or ADOS/ADI-R qualification
• HCPC – Clinical Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, or Occupational Therapist
• NMC – Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Children's Nurse, or General
• SWE - Qualified Social Worker
• At least 1 year's experience working with children and young people in a clinical or CAMHS setting
• At least 6 months experience conducting diagnostic paediatric ADHD and/or autism diagnostic assessments.
• Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental presentations in children
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD and Autism
• Familiarity with tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, or equivalent is advantageous
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Why Join Service Care Solutions:

• Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of 150 hours (or equivalent) in your new placement
• Refer a friend and earn up to £750 per successful referral