Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD and Autism Assessor

Clinical Quality & Service Development

• Collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless, person-centred assessment experience.
• Staying current with ADHD and ASC research and best practice, integrating this knowledge into assessments and clinical decision-making.
• Supporting the Clinical Ops Lead for CYP in reviewing complaints related to the assessment pathway and conducting thorough reviews of concerns raised by service users and/or their guardians.
• Supporting the Clinical Ops Lead, Head of Clinical Care Hub and Clinical Director in auditing the assessment pathway and contributing to service improvement by identifying recurring themes and escalating systemic issues.
• Supporting in-person training and sign-off events for new CYP Assessors at our Canary Wharf office.

Your expertise will not only enhance the quality of care we provide but also contribute to building a welcoming and effective environment for children and young people in need of support.

🚀To thrive in this role you’ll need to:

We’re looking for someone for this full-time, permanent position who is not only clinically skilled but also adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic service.

You’ll need:

• A relevant clinical qualification (e.g., Psychology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work).
• Experience working with children and young people in CAMHS and neurodevelopmental assessment services, specifically Autism assessments.
• Ideally, you’ll also have experience contributing to ADHD assessments.
• Must hold a recognised qualification in ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R, with proven experience delivering these assessments in clinical practice.
• Registered with one of the following Registered Bodies: Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Pharmaceutical Council, Health and Care Professions Council or Social Work England.
• A strong understanding of ADHD, Autism, and related mental health or developmental challenges in CYP, along with familiarity with the diagnostic tools used in assessments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with children, young people and their guardians, and provide compassionate, neuro-affirming support.
• A collaborative approach — working well with multidisciplinary teams is key to our success.
• The ability to manage multiple assessments efficiently.
• Strong report-writing skills with great attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset — comfortable with change, open to new ways of working, and eager to contribute to a growing service.
• Excitement about leveraging technology to free up your time by working more efficiently.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys working in an innovative, fast-paced environment where we continuously refine our approach to best serve the people we support. If you’re excited by the idea of improving ADHD and ASC assessment services and working alongside a team that values fresh thinking and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you!

👀 Important information:

• This is a full-time permanent position.
• The role will require you to be able to work in a quiet, well lit space with good internet access allowing you to conduct confidential 1:1 appointments and assessments in a professional manner. You can either base yourself in our beautiful Canary Wharf office (free drinks, table tennis, and friendly faces supplied!), or you can be hybrid, working remotely from anywhere in the UK with regular visits to the office for training, development and team meetings.
• Full training around assessments is provided.

🤩 What We Value

Care is at the heart of who we are - in how we support the people we serve, 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 and behaviours 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
• Work remotely from anywhere (within UK office hours)
• 30 days holiday (includes 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

🗓️Our Hiring Process

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

1. An initial call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist.
2. Successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview with the Clinical Operations Lead.
3. Offer!

🩵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.