Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD and ASC Assessor

Salary: £50k - £55k

Reports to: Head of The Clinical Care Hub

Location: Canary Wharf or Hybrid (base yourself in our Canary Wharf office - or work from anywhere in the UK with regular visits to our office for training, development and team meetings)

About Our Centre

At The Centre for ADHD Research & Excellence, we’re revolutionising neurodevelopmental care by making ADHD and Autism (ASC) assessments more accessible for everyone. With an established Adult Pathway already in place, we are excited to extend our services to Children and Young People (CYP) including to assess both ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition and dual presentations. Our mission is rooted in compassion, building a service that puts young people and their guardians at the heart of everything we do. We commit to a person‑centred approach, guided by lean methodology and a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Full Time CYP ADHD & Autism (ASC) Assessor to join our multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental team. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand new service right at the point of launching, with the security of an already successful and rapidly scaling adult service behind it. We’re a passionate team of changemakers, committed to a culture built on transparency, support, and continuous growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting comprehensive ADHD and Autism assessments using structured interviews, developmental history, behavioural observations, and validated diagnostic tools (e.g., SNAP‑IV, SDQ, SCQ, BOSA, ADI‑R where applicable).
• Gathering collateral information from guardians, schools, and other professionals to inform diagnostic formulation.
• Developing high‑quality, individualised assessment reports with clear diagnostic reasoning, functional formulation, and recommendations for support and reasonable adjustments.
• Providing compassionate, neuro‑affirming guidance to CYP and their guardians throughout the assessment journey.
• Working collaboratively within a diverse multidisciplinary team, recognising the unique skills each profession brings to ADHD and ASC assessment.

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.

To thrive in this role you’ll need to

• Have a relevant clinical qualification (e.g., Psychology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work).
• Have experience working with children and young people in CAMHS and neurodevelopmental assessment services, specifically Autism assessments.
• Ideally, also have experience contributing to ADHD assessments.
• Hold a recognised qualification in ADOS‑2 and/or ADI‑R, with proven experience delivering these assessments in clinical practice.
• Be registered with one of the following Registered Bodies: Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Pharmaceutical Council, Health and Care Professions Council or Social Work England.
• Have 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.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with children, young people and their guardians, and provide compassionate, neuro‑affirming support.
• Work well with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple assessments efficiently.
• Show strong report‑writing skills with great attention to detail.
• Possess a proactive mindset — comfortable with change, open to new ways of working, and eager to contribute to a growing service.
• Be excited about leveraging technology to free up your time by working more efficiently.

Important Information

This is a full‑time permanent position. Role requires you to work in a quiet, well‑lit space with good internet access for confidential 1:1 appointments and assessments. You can either base yourself in our Canary Wharf office or work remotely from anywhere in the UK with regular visits for training, development and team meetings. Full training around assessments is provided.

What 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

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

Apply with Confidence

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those from historically marginalised communities, as we work together to create a more equitable future.