Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Autism/ADHD

Compass Recruitment Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join a not-for-profit organization in Yorkshire. This hybrid position focuses on supporting adults with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and ADHD. Candidates should have relevant professional qualifications and experience in conducting assessments and providing clinical supervision. The role includes a competitive salary package and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay

Extensive CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Exclusive retail discounts

Qualifications

• Conduct comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments using established tools.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff.
• Experience working in a clinical or community setting with adults.

Responsibilities

• Support complex cases within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Oversee clinical assessments and maintain adherence to guidelines.
• Engage in clinical audits and service development.

Skills

Experience conducting Autism assessments

Experience conducting ADHD assessments

Clinical supervision skills

Strong knowledge of NICE guidelines

Education

Professional qualification in Psychology, Nursing, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

DIVA

Job description

Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Autism/ADHD

Hybrid, Yorkshire

Up to £65,000 DOE

Full-time, permanent

Compass Associates is proud to be partnering with a well-established not-for-profit organisation offering a broad range of psychological therapies for children, young people, and adults. We are currently seeking a Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join their Adult Pathway on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a rewarding hybrid role ideal for a motivated and experienced clinician who is passionate about adult neurodevelopmental care. As a Senior Practitioner, you will carry your own clinical caseload, support complex cases, and take on leadership responsibilities within a multi-disciplinary team. You'll also play a vital role in supervising junior staff and overseeing clinical assessments.

The Role

• Conduct comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g. autism, ADHD) using tools like ADOS-2, ADI-R, DIVA, and cognitive assessments.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentor junior staff, contribute to service development, and assist the clinical lead in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Maintain adherence to clinical guidelines (e.g. NICE), oversee audit processes, support safeguarding practices, and ensure accurate and ethical diagnostic reporting.
• Contribute to the growth of neurodevelopmental services, engage in clinical audits and improvement projects, and liaise with external partners and agencies.

Requirements

• A professional qualification in Psychology, Nursing, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work
• Experience working with adults in a clinical or community setting
• Experience conducting Autism and ADHD assessments
• Proven experience providing clinical supervision
• Formal training in ADOS, ADI-R, or DIVA (Desirable)
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic criteria and NICE guidelines (Desirable)

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave bank holidays (increases with service)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay
• Extensive CPD opportunities - both internal and external
• Employee Assistance Programme with GP and physiotherapy access
• Cycle-to-work and car lease schemes
• Exclusive retail and leisure discounts
• Technology and home appliance salary sacrifice schemes

Contact Details

If this exciting opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Jenny Marr.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful referrals following the completion of probation.