At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct autism assessments and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Join a specialist neurodevelopmental assessment service making a difference.
- Benefits: Short-term contract with valuable experience in a growing field.
- Other info: Opportunity to enhance skills in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives through compassionate assessments.
- Qualifications: Professional registration and experience with children required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join Our Team as an ADOS Assessor CYP – 2-Week Contract. This role involves supporting a specialist neurodevelopmental assessment service delivering autism diagnostic assessments for children and young people. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing service focused on timely, person-centred autism assessments.
Responsibilities
- Conduct CYP ADOS-2 assessments with children and young people as part of an autism diagnostic pathway
- Gather relevant clinical observations, information, and assessment findings to support diagnostic decision-making
- Produce clear, accurate, and timely clinical reports and documentation
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and other clinicians
- Ensure all assessments align with NICE guidelines, professional standards, and service procedures
- Provide a compassionate, child-centred approach throughout every stage of the assessment process
Qualifications & Experience
- Professional registration with NMC, HCPC, or Social Work England
- Prior experience working with children and young people in health, social care, education, or neurodevelopmental services
- ADOS-2 training and practical assessment experience is essential
- Knowledge of autism assessment pathways and neurodevelopmental presentations
- Strong written communication skills for high-quality report writing
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Additional Information
Contract: 2 weeks
Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace ADOS Assessor CYP in Exeter
ADOS-2 Assessment
Clinical Observation
Report Writing
Collaboration within Multidisciplinary Teams
Knowledge of Autism Assessment Pathways
Understanding of Neurodevelopmental Presentations
Compassionate Child-Centred Approach
