ADOS Autism Assessor for Children - Norwich

Time commitment: Full-time employment is preferred, though we can also offer part-time (minimum of 3 days per week, which can consist of 2 days in clinic and 1 day remote if preferred).

Employment options: We can offer employed and self-employed positions. Please clearly state in your application which you are looking for.

Location: This role is in-person based in our Norwich clinic - Cavell House & Austin House Stannard Place, St Crispins Rd, Norwich NR3 1YE.

Reporting to: Autism Service Team Manager.

About Paloma: Paloma’s mission is to make children’s autism and ADHD assessments and care available on the NHS within 4 weeks of GP referral. We are making this happen by redesigning care pathways, building new software & AI tools, and training up a specialist clinical workforce.

The Opportunity: Paloma Health has developed a new gold-standard autism assessment pathway and our own Patient Record software system, which allows us to offer:

• An exceptional service and timely assessments, as well as clear strengths and needs-based outcomes, regardless of whether an autism diagnosis is made.
• High assessor role satisfaction by improving the experience of delivering assessments.

You will work as a member of a multidisciplinary assessment team, delivering:

• In-person child observations
• Peer MDT diagnostic decision-making, with the support of the senior clinical MDT where required

From a cultural perspective, you are:

• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and embracing change
• Excited about using new technologies in your role
• Always looking for ways to improve our staff and patient experience

We commit to supporting your development and well-being, including:

• The Paloma Learning & Development programme supports all clinicians at all stages of their careers to develop (e.g. to our Senior Assessor role) and cross-skill (e.g. into ADHD).
• 1 protected day per month for assessor team training, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), clinical supervision and reflection.
• Quarterly development conversations with clear career progression pathways.
• Clear weekly timetables that support a role mix across appointments, administration, development, and team building.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high-quality child observations as part of an autism assessment.
• Act in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, including conducting a risk assessment where necessary.
• Keep up to date with mandatory training and your professional qualification requirements, including CPD.

Qualifications and experience Required:

• Professional Registration with any of: HCPC, NMC, or Social Work England.
• Completion of a recognised ADOS-2 course is required.
• At least 1 year of experience delivering children’s observations within an autism assessment process.
• High-quality parent and patient communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS with barred list check (as you will be working with children).
• Experience in conducting risk assessments within an autism assessment service.
• Evidence of Safeguarding training (Level 3 and above).

You will be part of a mission-driven organisation that’s transforming access to Autism Assessments in England.

For employed staff we offer:

• A strong and positive culture that prioritises staff well-being, transparency, and career development.
• Protected time and budget for team connection, learning, and community-building.
• Competitive compensation including: £68,000-72,000 per year, depending on background and experience.
• Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme (from early 2026).
• Professional Registration Fees Allowance for clinicians.
• A unique annual leave benefits package which includes: 37 days of annual leave.
• Option to buy an additional 5 days per year (giving you a maximum of 42 days per year).
• 2 days per year of special leave, for those moments that happen in life, whether personal or family-related.
• Additional benefits including: A premium performance company laptop.
• Equity compensation through Share Options in Paloma Health for employees working at least 32 hours per week with Paloma.
• NHS discounts, including the Blue Light Card (as we are an NHS provider).

For a self-employed role, we offer:

• We will cover travel costs (car, public transport) if you live more than 30 minutes away from the clinic.
• We will cover accommodation if you live more than 2 hours away.

Equality & Diversity: Paloma Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and throughout the application process. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.

Accommodations: We’re glad to accommodate candidates who need adjustments throughout the hiring process. We encourage you to be open about the adjustments you need so we can adapt our interview process.

Safer Recruitment & Pre-Employment Checks: Paloma Health ensures that supporting people to be safe is at the heart of our work and a key priority across all areas of the organisation. As part of our pre-employment checks, you will be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are committed to safer recruitment practices and expect all applicants to share our dedication to safeguarding.