Speech & Language Therapist / Occupational Therapist – Autism Assessor (Permanent)
Location: Preference for face-to-face assessments in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds, but with flexibility for other locations nationwide
Contract: Permanent, full-time or part-time
Salary: Up to £54,000 per annum, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
What’s on offer
• Competitive salary up to £54,000 (DOE)
• Opportunity to work within a structured and supportive MDT environment
• Access to regular CPD, clinical supervision and peer learning
• Dedicated case coordination and administrative support
• Neuro-affirming, compassionate service culture focused on quality and clinician wellbeing
• Flexible working patterns to accommodate clinic availability and personal circumstances
Your role
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll:
• Deliver face-to-face ADOS assessments as part of comprehensive Autism or combined Autism & ADHD pathways
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Psychologists and other MDT members contributing to diagnostic formulations
• Provide clear, accurate input for high-quality clinical reports
• Engage compassionately with individuals and families within a neuro-affirming framework
About you
• HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist
• At least 3 years’ post-qualification clinical experience
• At least 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience in neurodevelopmental work
• Formal ADOS training and recent clinical experience delivering ADOS assessments
• Skilled in contributing to MDT diagnostic assessments and reports
• Compassionate, professional and collaborative in approach
Desirable
• NHS and/or independent diagnostic service experience
• Confident assessing across wide age ranges
• Familiarity with Autism assessment pathways
Why join?
This is an opportunity to be part of a respected and growing service making a tangible difference to neurodiverse
individuals nationwide. With structured MDT support, clear progression routes and a compassionate working culture, you’ll
have the time and tools to deliver meaningful, high-quality assessments that matter.
To express interest or find out more, contact:
Livingwell Recruitment
hello@livingwellrecruit.co.uk