Social Worker

Evolve Psychology Services

. Conduct face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeExeter • United KingdomJunior💰 £30,000 - £56,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting neurodevelopmental assessments for autism and ADHD, utilizing diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R. Possesses strong communication and report-writing skills to deliver clear feedback and produce high-quality clinical documentation.

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HCPC RegistrationDiagnostic Assessments for AutismDiagnostic Assessments for ADHDDSM-5 KnowledgeMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Neurodevelopmental AssessmentDiagnostic FormulationClinical Report WritingTime ManagementCaseload OrganisationDifferential DiagnosisUse of ADOS-2Use of ADI-R

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCompassionate FeedbackCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ZoomSmart Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

HCPC RegistrationNMC RegistrationGMC RegistrationSocial Work England Registration

Industry Keywords

Neurodevelopmental AssessmentsAutismADHDClinical SupervisionKPI Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process
Conduct remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
Participate collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed
Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families
Produce accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with smart tools
Work efficiently to meet service KPIs
Deliver clinical supervision where applicable
Contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments for autism and ADHD
Support timely, accurate diagnoses and improved outcomes for families

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1 year's professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England
Minimum of 1 year's experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD
Training and experience using diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R
Effective time management and caseload organisation skills
Ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions
Highly developed written language skills for producing high-quality clinical reports
Well-developed communication skills with children, young people and their families
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Able to travel to a clinic base for in-person assessments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive CPD and discipline-specific clinical supervision
Annual salary reviews
Pension contributions
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Day off for your birthday
Private healthcare
Company laptop
On-call IT support
Ongoing training and onboarding
In-house IT and operational support
Opportunities to contribute to training and research through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy
Company events
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment