Social Worker

NHS; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare organization in Norwich seeks a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to conduct autism and ADHD assessments. This hybrid role offers part-time or full-time options, with collaborative work in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have professional registration and experience in diagnostic assessments. Benefits include a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and generous leave policies, fostering a values-led culture focused on care and clinical excellence.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Private healthcare

Company laptop and IT support

Opportunities for training and research

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of professional registration with a regulatory body.
• Experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people.
• Understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured observations for neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Participate in MDT diagnostic discussions.
• Deliver feedback and produce clinical reports.
• Provide clinical supervision where applicable.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD

Time-management and caseload organisation

Effective communication with children and families

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Job Summary

Join Evolve Psychology at our Norwich 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 options (minimum three days per week). You will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality autism and ADHD assessments via NHS‑funded referrals and private pathways, and you will have opportunities to contribute to training, research, and service development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face‑to‑face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
• Conduct remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom.
• Participate collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed.
• Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families.
• Produce accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, using our smart tools.
• Work efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Provide clinical supervision where applicable.
• Travel to the Norwich clinic for in‑person assessments (hybrid model).

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 1 year’ professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC, or Social Work England.
• Minimum of 1 year experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people.
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations.
• In‑depth knowledge of DSM‑5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD.
• Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS‑2, ADI‑R, etc.
• Effective time‑management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
• Highly developed written language skills used to produce high‑quality clinical reports.
• Well‑developed communication skills with children, young people, and their families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

• A values‑led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first.
• Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support ongoing development of your clinical skills.
• Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions.
• Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays – and a day off for your birthday.
• Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health.
• A company laptop and on‑call IT support to enable seamless remote working.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research.
• Company events.
• Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.