ADOS Autism Assessor for Children and Young South West

ADOS Autism Assessor for Children and Young People – Exeter / South West England

Join Paloma Health as an ADOS Autism Assessor for Children and Young People based in our Exeter clinic. The role is full‑time (or part‑time / self‑employed) and involves in‑person child observations, multidisciplinary assessment and contribution to a gold‑standard pathway.

Location & Time Commitment

In‑person based at our Exeter, Devon clinic. Full‑time preferred; part‑time (minimum 3 days per week) or self‑employed (minimum 3 days per week) also available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high‑quality child observations as part of an autism assessment.
• Act in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, including risk assessment where necessary.
• Keep up to date with mandatory training and professional qualification requirements, including CPD.
• Deliver in‑person child observations, participate in peer MDT diagnostic decision‑making and support senior clinical MDT as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional registration with HCPC, NMC, or Social Work England.
• Position titles typically include Psychologist (clinical, counselling, educational), Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Therapist, Nurse (mental health/learning disability), or Social Worker.
• Completion of a recognised ADOS‑2 course (required for HCPC, NMC and Social Work England applicants; clinical psychologists considered without ADOS‑2).
• At least 1 year of experience delivering children’s observations within an autism assessment process (ages 2‑4 or 5‑18).
• Good time‑management skills and case‑load management.
• Enhanced DBS check with barred list (if working with children).

Desirable

• Experience in conducting risk assessments within an autism assessment service.
• Evidence of safeguarding training (Level 3 and above).

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £74,000‑80,000 (allied professionals), £80,000‑85,000 (practitioner psychologists), competitive for GMC‑registered clinicians.
• Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Home Office equipment allowance (from early 2026).
• Annual leave 34 days (plus 8 bank holidays); optional additional 5 days; 10‑day sabbatical every 3 years.
• Protected time for training, CPD, supervision and reflection (1 day per month).
• Equity compensation through share options for staff ≥32 hours/week.
• Blue Light Card NHS discount.
• For self‑employed role: £300 per observation, plus travel and accommodation if required.

Equal Opportunity & 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 on any protected characteristic and we accommodate candidates requiring adjustments throughout the hiring process.

Safer Recruitment & Pre‑Employment Checks

All applicants will complete a DBS check (Enhanced, Standard, or Basic) and meet safeguarding standards.

Application Process

Please apply via the Paloma Health website. We look forward to reviewing your application.