ADOS Assessor
Children and Young People

Location: Face-to-face delivery in Norwich
Contract: Associate / Self-employed
Start Date: ASAP
Rate per Assessment: £250 per ADOS / £750-£1250 a day
Capacity: 3–5 assessments per day

Disciplines:
Speech & Language Therapist | Occupational Therapist | Nurse | Psychologist | Social Worker

What’s on offer

• £250 per ADOS assessment
• Opportunity to complete 3–5 assessments per day
• Flexible, sessional work – choose your available days
• Travel costs paid (car or public transport) if you live more than 30 minutes from clinic
• Accommodation covered if you live more than 2 hours away
• Structured MDT support and peer diagnostic discussion
• Dedicated admin support to streamline processes
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, clinically-led neurodevelopmental service

The Organisation

Our client is a rapidly expanding, CQC-registered neurodevelopmental service delivering timely children’s autism assessments within NHS pathways. The service is clinically led and focused on improving access, reducing waiting times, and delivering high-quality, strengths-based outcomes for children and young people.

With significant investment and a growing multidisciplinary workforce, the organisation combines clinical excellence with innovative systems designed to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative burden for clinicians.

Your Role

As part of a multidisciplinary assessment team, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, face-to-face ADOS-2 assessments for children and young people
• Conduct structured child observations as part of a comprehensive autism assessment pathway
• Contribute to MDT diagnostic discussions and formulation
• Provide clear, concise clinical input to support diagnostic reports
• Work in line with safeguarding policies and complete risk assessments where required
• Maintain up-to-date professional registration and CPD

About You

Essential

• Registered with HCPC, NMC or Social Work England
• Professional background as a Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability), Psychologist, or Social Worker
• Recognised ADOS-2 training completed (Clinical Psychologists considered without ADOS-2)
• Minimum 1 year’s experience delivering children’s observations within an autism assessment pathway
• Experience working with children aged 2–18 (either specific age band or full range)
• Strong time management and caseload management skills
• Confident, compassionate communication with families
• Enhanced DBS with barred list check

Desirable

• Experience conducting risk assessments within autism services
• Safeguarding training (Level 3 or above)
• Experience within NHS or independent diagnostic services

Why consider this opportunity?

This is an excellent option for clinicians seeking flexible, well-supported sessional work within a structured MDT environment. With the ability to complete 3–5 ADOS assessments per day at £250 each, it offers both autonomy and strong earning potential.

Travel and accommodation support ensure accessibility for clinicians outside the immediate clinic areas, allowing you to focus purely on delivering high-quality, child-centred assessments.

For more information or to express interest, please get in touch.

Email: james@livingwellrecruit.co.uk
Phone: 07415 434442

Team Manager – Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service

Location: Hybrid – Gosforth, Newcastle (on-site & remote working) Hours: Full time Sector: Independent Psychology & Neurodevelopmental Services Specialisms: Autism, ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Assessments, MDT Leadership Salary: £65,000 per annum Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

Are you a clinically trained professional or experienced team leader ready to take on a senior role within a dedicated neurodevelopmental service? This is a chance to lead a high-performing team that delivers comprehensive Autism and ADHD assessments for both children and adults.

Our client, an award-winning, independent provider of psychological and neurodevelopmental services across the UK, is seeking a Team Manager to oversee their growing service based in Gosforth. Renowned for their NHS partnerships and medico-legal work, this is a brilliant opportunity to influence clinical outcomes, shape service delivery and provide operational leadership at a pivotal level.

Key Responsibilities

As Team Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of a busy multidisciplinary team, ensuring excellence in service delivery and clinical standards.

Your role will involve:

• Leading a multidisciplinary team including Psychologists, SLTs, OTs, Paediatricians and Assistant Psychologists

• Acting as the first point of contact for operational and clinical issues • Ensuring appropriate clinical leadership on all assessment cases and smooth case progression • Monitoring service KPIs, clinical outcomes and contractual obligations • Offering guidance and mentorship to new starters and supporting ongoing professional

development • Managing case allocations and clinician availability to ensure service capacity is maintained • Contributing to quality assurance, governance and service improvement initiatives • Liaising with senior management on performance and strategy • Identifying skill gaps and facilitating relevant training • Driving innovation within the service, enhancing tools, systems and clinical quality

This post is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a leadership position within a respected neurodevelopmental service.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should be:

• HCPC registered (Practitioner Psychologist, SLT or OT) • NMC registered (Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse) • Or a suitably trained and experienced Neurodevelopmental Practitioner – e.g Social Worker or

RGN

You will also need:

• Experience delivering Autism and/or ADHD assessments for children or adults • Background in neurodevelopmental or mental health clinical settings • Strong understanding of DSM-5 criteria and standardised tools (e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R; QB

desirable) • Prior experience in team leadership or service management • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Confidence working collaboratively within an MDT structure

What’s on Offer

• A key leadership role in a respected and expanding neurodevelopmental service • Competitive salary of £65,000 • Career progression and development opportunities • Hybrid working model with both on-site and remote days • Structured CPD, regular supervision and access to training • Strong employee benefits including pension, leave entitlement and company perks

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Neurodevelopmental Practitioner Role Job Title: Neurodevelopmental Practitioners - Autism & ADHD Location: Newcastle / Hybrid Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time / Part Time Client Group: Children and Adolescents or Adults Sector: Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism and ADHD Salary: Based on qualifications and experience Types of Clinician: Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, SLTs + other accredited Practitioners

About the Role:

We are recruiting for Neurodevelopmental Practitioners with a background in neurodevelopmental assessments to join our client’s expanding team. This role is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking flexible working options, with some remote aspects involved with a base out of Newcastle. The service supports children referred through NHS pathways for Autism and ADHD assessments, focusing on delivering high-quality diagnostics and post-diagnostic support.

In this role, you will conduct specialist neurodevelopmental assessments using recognised diagnostic tools for Autism and ADHD.

Your responsibilities will include writing detailed assessment reports with actionable recommendations and working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Depending on experience, there may also be opportunities to mentor junior clinicians.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough neurodevelopmental assessments for Autism and ADHD, using established diagnostic criteria. - Produce professional, detailed reports following assessments - Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive support for patients. - Mentor and support junior clinicians, where relevant.

Qualifications:

- HCPC registered / NMC Registered / Social Work England Registered

- Experience conducting neurodevelopmental assessments for Autism and ADHD

- Familiarity with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and assessment tools

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- Ideally trained in ADOS-2 or ADI-R (preferred but not essential)

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

- Experience in report writing and maintaining accurate clinical documentation

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience

- Generous Annual Leave

- Pension Scheme

- Comprehensive ongoing training and clinical supervision

- Birthday leave or a day off in lieu

- Company events and employee discounts

- Ongoing CPD opportunities and training in ADHD/Autism as well as therapeutic training

- Supportive work environment with dedicated clinical supervision

Are you ready to make a difference as a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner with expertise in neurodevelopmental assessments?

Join a dynamic team offering flexible work arrangements and excellent career development opportunities.

Apply now by sending your CV to: recruitment@livingwellrecruit.co.uk