ADHD/Autism Assessor

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

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is seeking a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to conduct face-to-face ADHD/Autism assessments for children and young people in Sheffield, with admin tasks from home. Hybrid working supports flexible scheduling and travel within the region.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Psychologists, SLTs, OTs, and other specialists, delivering timely, accurate diagnoses and high-quality reports.

Qualifications

• Recognised ADHD and/or ADOS/ADI-R qualification.
• HCPC/NMC/SWE registration as applicable.
• At least 1 year's experience with children and young people in a clinical or CAMHS setting.
• At least 6 months experience conducting diagnostic paediatric ADHD and/or autism assessments.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

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 SLT then also Universal and Targeted Support in school settings and at a clinic location out of term-time.

Skills

Child development

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reporting

Education

HCPC registration (Clinical Psychologist / SLT / OT)

NMC registration (Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse / Children's Nurse)

SWE registration (Social Worker)

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

AI-assisted reporting tools

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