Social Worker - ADHD/Autism

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

28 days annual leave + birthday day

Company laptop

Pension contributions

Professional development

Research academy access

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner – Social Worker for permanent, hybrid work with on-site clinics at TS23 2NW. The role involves autism and ADHD assessments for children via NHS/private pathways, remote history interviews, MDT discussions, and producing reports.

Opportunities for full-time or part-time work with a minimum of 3 days per week are offered. The role requires HCPC/NMC/GMC/Social Work England registration (UK) and experience in

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.
• Experience conducting autism and/or ADHD diagnostic assessments.
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for autism and ADHD.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face structured observations as part of neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Complete remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom.
• Participate in collaborative MDT diagnostic discussions.
• Produce accurate clinical reports and diagnostic formulations.
• Deliver clinical supervision where applicable.
• Travel to a clinic base for in-person assessments as required.
• Work within a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Job description

*PERMANENT* Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner – Social Worker Hybrid - On site clincs at TS23 2NW Salary - £30,000 to £56,000 DOE Description Service Care Solutions are working in partnership with a leading clinician-led neurodevelopmental service to recruit a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner – Social Worker to join its growing multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to support high-quality autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people through NHS-funded and private pathways. The role combines remote developmental history interviews with face-to-face assessment activity and collaborative MDT discussions. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with a minimum commitment of 3 days per week. Through Service Care Solutions, you’ll join a supportive, values-led organisation committed to clinical excellence, compassionate practice and improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face structured observations as part of neurodevelopmental assessments
• Complete remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
• Participate in collaborative MDT diagnostic discussions , supported by senior clinicians where required
• Produce accurate clinical reports and diagnostic formulations , supported by digital tools
• Deliver clinical supervision where applicable
• Travel to a clinic base for in-person assessments where required
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year’s professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England
• HCPC – Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist
• NMC – Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Children’s Nurse
• GMC – Medical Practitioners
• Social Work England – Social Worker
• At least 1 year’s experience conducting autism and/or ADHD diagnostic assessments
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
• In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for autism and ADHD
• Experience using tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R or equivalent
• Eligibility 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 the 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