Job Description

Autism (ASC) ASSESSOR

The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence (CARE ADHD)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Applications close on: 6th November

✨ Join Us at The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence: Shaping the Future of Accessible Healthcare 

At CARE ADHD, we're revolutionising private healthcare by making Autism assessments more affordable and accessible to those who need it. Our client-centred approach, combined with lean methodology and a focus on continuous improvement, drives our commitment to excellence. 

We embrace an innovative mindset, encouraging rapid learning and adaptation through our 'fail fast' ethos. With ambitious plans to become the largest Autism and ADHD service provider outside the NHS within the next five years, we are committed to pushing boundaries and fostering innovation. 

💫 What We Are Looking For 

We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Autism Assessors to join our growing clinical team at an exciting time for CARE ADHD. Alongside our established ADHD service, we’re launching our new Autism service, and we’re looking for clinicians with the skills and experience to support Autism assessments. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in shaping our new Autism pathway while continuing to support our established ADHD service. You’ll bring strong mental health experience, neurodevelopmental assessment knowledge and a genuine passion for providing high-quality, client-centred care. 

You’ll be confident working independently, comfortable using digital systems and excited to contribute to a service that is continuously evolving and developing. 

😎 What You’ll Be Doing 

As an Autism Assessor, you will play an important role in supporting clients through their neurodevelopmental assessment journey. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Conducting comprehensive Autism (ASC) assessments using clinical interviews, questionnaires and appropriate diagnostic tools. 
• Gathering and reviewing relevant clinical, developmental and background information to support assessment and diagnostic decision-making. 
• Producing clear, accurate and high-quality assessment reports and recommendations. 
• Building strong rapport with clients and creating a safe, supportive and non-judgmental assessment experience. 
• Considering co-occurring mental health conditions and other factors that may impact a client’s presentation. 
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider clinical team to ensure a seamless client journey. 
• Keeping up to date with current Autism and ADHD research, clinical guidance and best practice. 
• Using digital systems confidently to manage assessments, documentation and client information. 
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of our Autism assessment pathway. 
• Maintaining high standards of clinical governance, confidentiality and professional practice. 

🚀 To Thrive in This Role, You’ll Need To: 

• Hold a current professional registration in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy.
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working within mental health with some experience of working with Autistic adults. 
• Have previous Adult Autism (ASC) assessment experience. 
• Have ADOS-2, ADI-R or ACIA training alongside practical experience. 
• Have a strong understanding of Autism, assessment and consideration of co-occurring conditions commonly associated with Autism. 
• Have experience working with neurodevelopmental presentations and supporting individuals with Autism and ADHD. 
• Be confident producing high-quality clinical reports with excellent attention to detail. 
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a wide range of clients. 
• Be comfortable working independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team. 
• Be confident using technology and digital systems within a remote clinical environment. 
• Have a proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute to a growing service. 
• Be passionate about delivering a high-quality, compassionate and client-centred assessment experience. 

📌 Important Information 

• This is a full-time, permanent position. 
• You will need to work from a quiet, well-lit and confidential space with reliable internet access. 
• The role involves conducting confidential 1:1 client appointments remotely. 
• Training and support will be provided as part of your onboarding and development. 
• You will be expected to maintain the standards of your relevant professional registration and work within your professional scope of practice. 

What We Value 

Care is at the heart of who we are - in how we support patients, and in how we treat each other as colleagues. We believe the way we show up for each other is just as important as what we do. Skills matter, but it’s our mindset, behaviours and willingness to learn, adapt and improve that protect the supportive culture we’ve built, and help us thrive together. We value: 

• Kindness - treating colleagues, partners, and everyone we support, with respect and care. 
• Transparency - being open and honest so that trust can grow. 
• Reflection - pausing to learn from experience and improve together. 
• Growth mindset - always welcoming feedback and challenges as opportunities to develop. 
• Accountability - taking ownership of our actions and outcomes, not to assign blame, but to learn, adapt, improve, and move forward. 
• Solution-seeking - focusing on constructive ways forward, even when things are tough. 
• Collaboration - sharing ideas, supporting one another, and celebrating collective success. 

🙏🏻 What You Can Expect From Us 

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Work remotely in the UK
• 33 days holiday (including UK public holidays) 
• Team get-togethers 
• A paid day off on your birthday 
• Office equipment when you join 
• Pension contribution 
• Be part of one of the UK’s most ambitious HealthTech start-ups 
• Join a supportive clinical team that genuinely values learning, development and innovation 

🗓️ Our Hiring Process 

We aim to make our hiring process as streamlined as possible. 

• 🚀 Applications close on 6th November. 
• 📩 We'll aim to contact shortlisted candidates by 9th November. 
• 💻 Initial Microsoft Teams calls with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists will take place on 10th and 11th November, the perfect chance for us to get to know each other more. 
• 👥 First-stage interviews will be held on 18th November 

Successful candidates will then progress through our clinical onboarding and training process to ensure they are fully supported before working independently. 

🩵 Apply With Confidence 

Studies show that men apply for roles when they meet around 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and other marginalised groups often apply only if they meet every requirement. If you believe you’re a great fit but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply! 

At Care ADHD, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those from historically marginalised communities, as we work together to create a more equitable future.