Autism and ADHD Assessor, Children

Greenhouse Software

Innovative clinician for children's autism and ADHD assessments at Paloma Health. Delivering high-quality assessments and utilizing advanced software tools for improved care.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJunior💰 £60,000 - £68,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering high-quality Children’s Autism and ADHD Neurodevelopmental Assessments, with a strong understanding of typical development and co-occurring conditions. Proficient in risk assessment, safeguarding practices, and effective communication with parents and children.

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NMC-Registered NurseHCPC Registered TherapistSocial Work England Registered Social WorkerChildren’s Autism and ADHD Assessment ExperienceRisk Assessment Experience

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Hard Skills

Neurodevelopmental AssessmentRisk AssessmentCaseload ManagementClient-Centered PresentationUnderstanding of Co-Occurring Conditions

Soft Skills

Time ManagementParent and Child Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced DBS CheckSafeguarding Training Level 3

Industry Keywords

Children’s AutismADHDTypical DevelopmentCultural Background ConsiderationContinuing Professional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality Children’s Autism and ADHD Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Act in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, including conducting a risk assessment where necessary
Keep up to date with the mandatory training, Continuing Professional Development and professional registration requirements of your professional background
Share ideas for continuing to improve Paloma’s software tools that ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

By background, you are either a:
NMC-registered Nurse
HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Arts Therapist, or Practitioner Psychologist (including Clinical Psychologists, Educational Psychologists and Counselling Psychologists)
Social Work England Registered Social Worker
You ideally have at least 1 year of experience in delivering Children’s Autism and ADHD assessments. At a minimum, we will consider 6 months of experience within a children’s Autism and ADHD assessment pathway. For Clinical Psychologists, we include pre-graduation experience within the 6 months of experience
Your children’s Autism and ADHD experience should include:
Having a sound understanding of typical development through life stages, co-occurring conditions, and differentials
Have a good understanding of normal levels of attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity in typically developing children and young people, and consider this within the cultural background of the individual being assessed
The ability to present findings which are client-centred and include strengths and needs
You can demonstrate good time management skills, including caseload management, and good parent and child communication skills
Passing an enhanced DBS with barred list check, as you will be working with children
Desired:
Experience in conducting risk assessments within Neurodevelopmental assessments
Safeguarding training to Level 3 and above

Benefits

Comp & perks

Total compensation of £60,000 to £62,000 per year for HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Arts Therapists
Total compensation of £66,000 to £68,000 per year for HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologists
Annual salary reviews, ensuring they are competitive
5% employer pension contribution
For employees working at least 0.8 FTE:
Equity compensation through Share Options in Paloma Health
Optional Private Medical Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
Home Office Equipment Allowance
Professional Registration Fees Allowance for clinicians
37 days of annual leave (28 standard days, plus eight bank holidays, plus your birthday off)
Option to buy an additional 5 days per year (giving a maximum of 42 days)
Where required, 2 days per year of special leave