Social Worker - Autism/ADHD Assessor

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent psychology service based in the UK is seeking a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments for autism and ADHD, producing clinical reports, and delivering compassionate feedback to families. Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience in diagnostic assessments and a professional registration with HCPC. This is a hybrid position with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement, including annual leave and bank holidays

Competitive salary based on experience

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s professional registration with HCPC or equivalent.
• Experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children.
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people.
• Produce detailed clinical reports with diagnostic formulations.
• Deliver compassionate feedback to families.

Skills

Effective time management

Compassionate communication

Diagnostic assessment expertise

Education

Professional registration with HCPC

Experience with diagnostic assessments

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Overview

At Evolve Psychology Services, we empower clinicians with the tools and support to deliver exceptional care to children, young people, and their families. You will join a multidisciplinary team specialising in high-quality, evidence-based autism and ADHD assessments, through both NHS-funded and private pathways. This role will be within our Huddersfield Team and is a hybrid position with part-time and full-time options and a minimum of three days a week commitment. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will contribute to high-quality, evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people. Duties include conducting structured observations via digital platforms, remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers, and active participation in multidisciplinary team diagnostic discussions with support from senior clinicians. You will deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families, ensuring outcomes and next steps are communicated sensitively and effectively. You will produce accurate, detailed clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the support of our smart tools to improve efficiency and consistency. You will work to meet service KPIs, ensuring timely assessments and reports that contribute to positive outcomes for families.

About us

At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, our mission is to combine care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence with no compromise. We are a national independent psychology service providing NHS-funded assessments across the UK and, since 2023, in Dublin. We are clinician-founded and led, fully registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society, CORU, PSI, and the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. Our award-winning multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts specialises in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people, and adults. We prioritise evidence-based, person-centred care and offer clinicians opportunities to contribute to training, research, and neuro-inclusive initiatives. Guided by compassion, clarity, and integrity, we are growing sustainably with clinics across the UK and Ireland and a commitment to high-quality, meaningful impact in every service we provide.

Role specifics

At Evolve Psychology Services, we equip our clinicians with cutting-edge tools and support to help them focus on delivering exceptional care to children, young people and their families. You will join a passionate, supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Our service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism and ADHD, delivered through both NHS-funded referrals and private pathways. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
• Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom.
• Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed.
• Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families.
• Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of AI-assisted tools.
• Working efficiently to meet service KPIs.
• Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable).
• Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments (hybrid role).

Our Ways of Working

• Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
• A custom-built electronic health record system developed in-house using leading research.
• Continuously enhancing internal systems based on employee feedback to improve efficiency.
• Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems.
• In-house IT and operational support so you are never left troubleshooting alone.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of 1 year’s professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.
• Specialist registration categories include 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 Practitioner; Social Worker (Social Work England).
• Minimum of 1 year’s 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 criteria for autism and ADHD.
• Trained and experienced in diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc.
• Effective time management and caseload organisation; 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 for producing high-quality clinical reports.
• Strong communication skills with children, young people, and families to ensure compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Why work with Evolve?

Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK. We offer:

• 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 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 for seamless remote working.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research.
• Company events and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: Depending on experience, £30,000 to £55,000. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working.