Social Worker, Mental Health

Join Evolve Psychology as a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner and make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families. This hybrid role allows a mix of clinic-based and remote work, with full-time or part-time applications considered (minimum three days per week). You’ll work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality autism and ADHD assessments via NHS-funded referrals and private pathways.

This is your chance to combine clinical excellence with compassionate care, using evidence-based tools to provide accurate diagnoses and meaningful feedback. Opportunities to contribute to training, research, and service development are also available within our values-led organisation committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

You will conduct structured observations and developmental history interviews, contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions, and produce accurate, evidence-based clinical reports. You will provide clear, compassionate feedback to families, deliver clinical supervision where applicable, and work efficiently to meet service KPIs. The hybrid role involves a combination of remote assessments and travel to clinic for face-to-face sessions. Digital workflows and in-house systems streamline admin, supported by dedicated IT and operational teams.

Evolve Psychology is a clinician-led, award‑winning independent service specialising in neurodevelopmental assessments for autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, we combine clinical excellence with compassion and a values-led culture. Our team of over 100 experts delivers high‑quality care across the UK, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for children, young people and adults.

We provide generous leave, private healthcare, professional development and opportunities to contribute to research and training through our Evolve Skills & Research Academy. Our approach prioritises clinical quality, staff wellbeing and sustainable growth.

Role summary

As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism and ADHD through both NHS-funded referrals and private pathways. You will conduct face‑to‑face structured observations, remote developmental history interviews, and participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions. You will provide clear, compassionate feedback to families, produce accurate clinical reports and diagnostic formulations, and work efficiently to meet service KPIs. You may also deliver clinical supervision where applicable and support the development of the service when required.

• Digital workflows and smart report‑writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
• Custom‑built electronic health record system developed in‑house.
• Continuous enhancement of internal systems based on employee feedback.
• Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems.
• In‑house IT and operational support so you're never left troubleshooting alone.

• Minimum of 1 year professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.
• Minimum of 1 year 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.
• Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS‑2 and ADI‑R.
• Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the 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, ensuring compassionate, clear and professional interactions throughout the assessment process.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.