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Autism Assessor - Children & Young People

Autism Assessment Clinician (Children & Young People) Leaders in Care are currently supported a highly regarded private neurodevelopmental clinic in the West Midlands for an experienced Autism Assessment Clinician to join their growing team as an ASD Assessor on a permanent basis, offering a great salary of up to £60,000 / year (depending on experience). This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician to deliver high-quality autism assessments for children and young people, supporting families through the diagnostic process and contributing to evidence-based outcomes. The role offers a hybrid working pattern, combining face-to-face assessments with remote working. Key responsibilities: Deliver CYP autism assessments in line with NICE guidance, service standards and clinical pathways. Gather and integrate information from multiple sources, including families, education settings and clinical records. Complete developmental histories, assess functional impact and consider differential presentations. Coordinate assessment activity and support families throughout the assessment process where required. Contribute to MDT discussions and diagnostic decision-making in line with recognised diagnostic criteria. Identify co-occurring needs, risks and safeguarding concerns, escalating appropriately. Produce clear, high-quality autism assessment reports within agreed timescales. Provide sensitive feedback to families and communicate outcomes appropriately. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinician to join a supportive service focused on delivering high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming assessments for children, young people and their families. If you are an experienced clinician with 6-12+ months’ experience completing autism assessments for children and young people, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please contact Chris on 07897 024978 or email Chris@leadersincare.co.uk.

CYP Speech & Language Therapist

Specialist assessment | Strong clinical leadership | Established MDT | Family-centred outcomes Bring your communication expertise into diagnostic practice as a CYP Speech & Language Therapist. This Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist role allows you to influence autism and ADHD assessments through specialist clinical reasoning. As a CYP Speech & Language Therapist, you will join a stable multidisciplinary workforce supported by robust clinical leadership, clear governance and regular professional oversight. This structure helps clinicians deliver consistent assessments, reliable recommendations and successful outcomes for children, families and end clients. Package & Benefits • £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. • Permanent full-time or part-time contract. • Agreed hybrid working arrangements. About the Company This clinician-led community healthcare provider delivers evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments. Its established clinical teams combine strong leadership with workforce stability, supporting dependable service delivery, consistent quality and practical outcomes for families and commissioners. Key Responsibilities • Complete specialist speech, language and communication assessments. • Gather and analyse evidence from families, schools and professionals. • Contribute CYP Speech & Language Therapist expertise to MDT diagnostic formulation. • Produce clear reports and recommendations supporting communication and participation. About You • Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist. • Significant post-qualification experience within paediatric, CAMHS or neurodevelopmental services. • Experience conducting communication assessments within CYP diagnostic pathways. Your CV does not need to be fully updated to discuss this CYP Speech & Language Therapist or SLT opportunity.   Contact James Spencer on jamie@leadersincare.co.uk or call 0203 053 1048 if you wish to discuss further.

CYP Autism Assessor

Meaningful diagnostic work | Experienced clinical leadership | Workforce stability | Successful family outcomes Help children and families access clear, evidence-based outcomes as a Children & Young People’s ASD Assessor. This Autism Assessor role places your clinical reasoning at the centre of a well-supported multidisciplinary pathway. As a Children & Young People’s ASD Assessor, you will work alongside a stable clinical team with robust leadership, established governance and clear escalation routes. This continuity supports consistent assessments, confident diagnostic decisions and successful outcomes for families and commissioning partners. Package & Benefits • £45,000 to £50,000 per annum. • NHS-aligned pension. • CPD and study leave. • Full-time or part-time Monday-to-Friday hours. About the Company This clinician-led community healthcare provider delivers governed autism and ADHD assessment pathways. Its experienced leadership team and established workforce create a dependable environment where clinicians can maintain quality, improve pathway performance and deliver meaningful outcomes for end clients. Key Responsibilities • Deliver structured autism assessments aligned with governed clinical pathways. • Gather evidence from families, schools and relevant professionals. • Contribute to MDT formulation and defensible diagnostic decisions. • Produce neurodiversity-affirming reports and communicate outcomes sensitively. About You • Current NMC, HCPC or equivalent relevant professional registration. • Significant experience within neurodevelopmental, CAMHS or paediatric services. • Direct experience contributing to CYP autism assessment pathways. Your CV does not need to be fully updated to discuss this Children & Young People’s ASD Assessor opportunity. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion. Contact James Spencer on jamie@leadersincare.co.uk or call 0203 053 1048 if you wish to discuss further.