Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD and Autism Assessor

Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD and Autism Assessor

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 14 Jul 2026

Reports to: Head of The Clinical Care Hub

Location: Canary Wharf or Hybrid (base yourself in our Canary Wharf office - or work from anywhere in the UK with regular visits to our office for training, development and team meetings)

Join Us at The Centre for ADHD Research and Excellence:
Shaping the Future of Accessible Healthcare

At The Centre for ADHD Research & Excellence, we’re revolutionising neurodevelopmental care by making ADHD and Autism (ASC) assessments more accessible for everyone.

With an established Adult Pathway already in place, we are excited to extend our services to Children and Young People (CYP) including to assess both ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition and dual presentations. With a mission rooted in compassion, we’re building a service that puts young people and their guardians at the heart of everything we do.

This development reflects our ongoing commitment to a person‑centred approach, guided by lean methodology and a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Together, these principles drive our pursuit of excellence and ensure that every individual receives the highest standard of care.

What we are looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Full Time CYP ADHD & Autism (ASC) Assessor to join our multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental team. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand new service right at the point of launching, with the security of an already successful and rapidly scaling adult service behind it.

We’re a passionate team of changemakers, committed to a culture built on transparency, support, and continuous growth. We are solution seekers, and we work hard to safeguard the respectful and supportive culture that makes The Centre for ADHD Research & Excellence a great place to grow and thrive.

If you're ready to contribute to a mission that transforms ADHD and Autism care, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a CYP ADHD & ASC Assessor, you will play a pivotal role in the assessment process for children and young people seeking ADHD and/or Autism diagnosis and support. Your responsibilities will include:

ADHD & ASC Assessment Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive ADHD and Autism assessments using structured interviews, developmental history, behavioural observations, and validated diagnostic tools (e.g., SNAP‑IV, SDQ, SCQ, BOSA, ADI‑R where applicable).
• Gathering collateral information from guardians, schools, and other professionals to inform diagnostic formulation.
• Developing high‑quality, individualized assessment reports with clear diagnostic reasoning, functional formulation, and recommendations for support and reasonable adjustments.
• Providing compassionate, neuro‑affirming guidance to CYP and their guardians throughout the assessment journey.
• Working collaboratively within a diverse multidisciplinary team
  , recognising the unique skills each profession brings to ADHD and ASC assessment.

Clinical Quality & Service Development

• Collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless, person‑centred assessment experience.
• Staying current with ADHD and ASC research and best practice, integrating this knowledge into assessments and clinical decision‑making.
• Supporting the Clinical Ops Lead for CYP in reviewing complaints related to the assessment pathway and conducting thorough reviews of concerns raised by service users and/or their guardians.
• Supporting the Clinical Ops Lead, Head of Clinical Care Hub and Clinical Director in auditing the assessment pathway and contributing to service improvement by identifying recurring themes and escalating systemic issues.
• Supporting in‑person training and sign‑off events for new CYP Assessors at our Canary Wharf office.

Your expertise will not only enhance the quality of care we provide but also contribute to building a welcoming and effective environment for children and young people in need of support.

To thrive in this role you’ll need to:

• We’re looking for someone for this full‑time, permanent position who is not only clinically skilled but also adaptable and…