Children and Young People Assessor

Location: Hybrid – In-person with some remote working – clinic location to be agreed

Hours: Full-time preferably, flexible across weekdays - talk to us about your availability

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £42,000 - £49,000 (pro rata), depending on experience

About Held Health

Held Health provides specialist neurodevelopmental assessments and emotional wellbeing support for children, young people and their families. Our experienced, multidisciplinary teams work across the UK to deliver high-quality, timely care that recognises the whole child, not just a diagnosis. We’re building something different — a team culture where clinicians are valued, heard and supported to thrive.

We are now looking for experienced Neurodevelopmental Assessors to join our growing neurodevelopmental team, contributing to the delivery of gold-standard autism assessments for children and young people.

About this role at Held Health:

The Neurodevelopmental Assessor at Held Health is a key role in the diagnostic assessment of autism and ADHD in children and young people under 18. They may also contribute, in partnership with colleagues, to the assessment process for other neurodivergent conditions.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the diagnostic assessment of autism in children and young people.
• Under the guidance of a Clinician, gain experience and provide advice, guidance and support to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency professionals and families of neurodivergent young people or children.
• Under guidance, gain experience and provide tailored, evidence-based, outcome-focused time limited support to the families of neurodivergent children and young people.
• Provides post diagnostic support.
• Supports clinical excellence in the Autism and ADHD pathways.

The Skills and experience you will need:

• Relevant degree in professional specialism (Nursing/Allied Health Professional/Social Worker/Education).
• Registered member of Professional body (NMC, HCPC, ECW, CCW, RCOT).
• Post-registration qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience (minimum of 1 year) to post-graduate diploma level.
• Relevant Training e.g. ADOS-2, ADI-R, DIVA, ACE or equivalent knowledge and experience of a range of specialist assessment and intervention tools.
• Demonstrates an understanding of National and Local Autism and ADHD policy and legislation.
• Experienced in writing neuro-affirming reports.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of autistic individuals and their families/carers/partners.
• Has insight into the changing needs of those with autism throughout childhood.
• Has knowledge of multi-agency partnership working and/or provision of multidisciplinary care/support for those with neurodivergent conditions.
• Has knowledge of standards of record keeping.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates a continued professional interest in Autism and a commitment to developing their understanding.
• Willingness to develop knowledge and experience in working with support across childhood.
• Experience of multi-agency partnership working and ability to promote multi-disciplinary/multiagency and collaborative practice with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
• Ability and experience in developing, planning implementing and delivering a range of support packages to parents and families.
• Competence in using information gathering/reporting systems and the use of the required software.
• Experience of working with neurodivergent children and or children with Learning Disabilities or mental ill health.
• Knowledge and experience of strategies and approaches that support neurodivergent people and their families.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements with autonomy and support.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development.
• Regular clinical supervision and MDT case discussion.
• Access to CPD and professional development support.
• Supportive and values-led team environment.
• Competitive salary and transparent progression.

Your Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary £42,000 - £49,000 (pro rata), DOE.
• Company Pension scheme where applicable.
• Holidays – 34 including bank holidays Pro Rata.
• Induction Programme.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development with career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment, including a proactive Multi-disciplinary Team.
• Dedicated regular clinical supervision for our full-time roles - creating a safe, reflective space with clear boundaries, tasks, and expectations.
• Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave.
• Regular Team events.
• Cycle to work scheme.