Autism Assessor for CYP (ADOS +/- ADIR trained) - Remote

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Autism Assessor for Children and Young People for remote assessments. The role requires professional registration and experience in autism diagnostic assessments. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, remote developmental histories, and preparing outcome reports. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and at least one year of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £58,000 to £70,000 per year, with options for full-time or part-time work.

Benefits

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in children and young people’s autism diagnostic assessments.
• Knowledge of co-occurring conditions and differential diagnoses.
• Ability to present findings in a client-centred report.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality autism assessments.
• Contribute to remote developmental histories via video calls.
• Write outcome reports using technology-enabled processes.

Skills

High-quality parent communication

Time management

Caseload management

Education

Professional Registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England

Completion of ADOS-2 course

Job description

Overview

Autism Assessor for Children and Young People (CYP) – Remote

Role: ADOS trained clinicians working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team. Remote delivery of developmental histories and observations where skills allow; involvement in MDT diagnostic decision-making; tech-enabled report writing; and outcome calls with families.

Job responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality autism assessments.
• Contribute to remote developmental histories via video calls and remote child observations where skilled.
• Participate in peer MDT diagnostic decision-making with senior clinical MDT support as required.
• Write outcome reports using technology-enabled processes.
• Conduct outcome calls with parents and families via video call.
• Act in accordance with safeguarding policy, including risk assessment where necessary.
• Maintain mandatory training and CPD requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• Professional Registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.
• Typically held by professionals such as Clinical Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Medical Doctors, or Social Workers (as applicable).
• Completion of a recognised ADOS-2 course is required for NMC, HCPC and Social Work England registered applicants; Clinical Psychologists and Medical Doctors may be considered without ADOS-2.
• At least 1 year of experience in children and young people’s autism diagnostic assessments, with knowledge of co-occurring conditions, differential diagnoses, and the ability to present findings concisely in a client-centred report with a strengths-and-needs profile.
• Good time management and caseload management; high-quality parent and patient communication skills; enhanced DBS with barred list check.

Desirable

• Formal training in autism developmental histories (e.g., ADI-R).
• Experience in risk assessment within autism services.
• Safeguarding training (Level 3+).
• Experience in ADHD assessments.

Why join Paloma

Paloma Health is a mission-driven organisation transforming access to autism assessments in England. We offer a collaborative culture, professional development, and competitive compensation.

Additional information

Location: Fully remote; applicants must reside in the UK. In-person roles available at our Exeter clinic (separate advert).

Salary: £58,000–£70,000 per year, dependent on experience and working pattern. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week). Page references and external links have been removed to focus on job content.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Paloma Health is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations during the hiring process and support safeguarding throughout employment, including DBS checks as applicable.