Social Worker

NHS; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Exeter is looking for a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to conduct autism and ADHD assessments. This hybrid role includes both clinic-based and remote work, and the candidate will have a minimum of one year of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. Benefits include generous leave and private healthcare. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£30,000‑£55,000)

28 days leave + bank holidays + birthday day

Private healthcare

Company laptop with IT support

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year professional registration with health or social work body.
• Experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism/ADHD in youth.
• Strong understanding of DSM-5 criteria for differential diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face observations and remote interviews via Zoom.
• Provide recommendations during multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions.
• Produce clinical reports using the organisation’s smart tools.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments for autism

Verbal communication skills

Time-management

Report writing

Education

HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England registration

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Job Overview

Join Evolve Psychology at our Exeter Clinic as a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner and make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families. This hybrid role combines clinic-based and remote work, with full-time or part-time availability (minimum three days per week). You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality autism and ADHD assessments via NHS-funded referrals and private pathways.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face structured observations and remote developmental history interviews (via Zoom).
• Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions and provide clear, compassionate feedback to families.
• Produce accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, using the organisation’s smart tools.
• Meet service KPIs and manage caseload efficiently.
• Provide clinical supervision where applicable.
• Travel to the Exeter clinic for in-person assessments (hybrid only).

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 1 year professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England.
• Minimum 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people.
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations and DSM-5 criteria.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for high-quality reports and family interactions.
• Effective time-management and caseload organisation skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Ways of Working

• Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
• In-house electronic health record system developed in-house.
• Continuous system enhancements based on employee feedback.
• Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems.
• In-house IT and operational support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£30,000‑£55,000) with annual reviews and pension contributions.
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days + bank holidays + birthday day).
• Private healthcare and company laptop with on-call IT support.
• Opportunities to contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy (training, research).
• Company events and a supportive, values‑led culture.

Location

Exeter Business Park, 1 Emperor Way, Exeter, EX1 3QS.

Application

Reference: E0309-25-0160. Contract: Permanent.