Autism Assessor for Children

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Conduct detailed and high-quality observations of children as part of the autism assessment process.

• Adhere to our Safeguarding Policy, which involves performing risk assessments when needed.

• Stay current with mandatory training and maintain your professional qualifications, including continuing professional development (CPD).

⛳️ Requirements

• Must hold professional registration with one of the following: HCPC, NMC, or Social Work England.

• Typical job titles for candidates with the necessary qualifications include:

• Occupational Therapist (HCPC)

• Speech and Language Therapist (HCPC)

• Nurse, which includes Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurse (NMC)

• Social Worker (Social Work England)

• Completion of an accredited ADOS-2 training course is mandatory for applicants registered with NMC, HCPC, and Social Work England. Clinical Psychologists may be considered without having completed ADOS-2.

• A minimum of 6 months' experience conducting autism diagnostic assessments for children and young people, specifically with experience in delivering child observations for those aged between 6 and 18 years.

• Strong time management skills, including the ability to manage a caseload effectively.

• Excellent communication skills with both parents and patients.

• An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check, as the role involves working with children.

🏝️ Benefits

• A base salary ranging from £60,000 to £62,000 per year, with the potential to earn £63,000 to £65,000 for more experienced clinicians.

• Annual salary reviews to ensure competitive compensation.

• 5% employer contribution to your pension.

• For employees working at least 0.8 FTE:

• Equity compensation through Share Options in Paloma Health.

• Optional Private Medical Insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

• Home Office Equipment Allowance.

• Coverage for Professional Registration Fees for clinicians.

• An exceptional annual leave benefits package that includes:

• 37 days of annual leave, which consists of 28 standard days, eight bank holidays, plus your birthday off.

• The option to purchase an additional 5 days of leave each year (allowing for a maximum of 42 days).

• Where necessary, 2 days of special leave per year for personal or family-related events.

• Additional perks such as:

• A high-performance company laptop.

• NHS discounts, including the Blue Light Card, as we are an NHS provider.