Autism Assessor - Face-to-Face Only - Children & Young People
CYP Assessment - assessments take a total time of 3-3.5 hours.
Work pattern - Flexible - Minimum 5 Assessments p/week
Please note all assessments MUST be completed Face-to-Face in Manchester.
We are partnered with a bespoke Neurodevelopment service in Manchester. They are looking for experienced Autism assessors to deliver assessments to Children & Young People.
We’re looking for skilled and compassionate Associate Clinicians to join our growing network, supporting the delivery of high-quality assessments. This is a flexible opportunity ideal for clinicians experienced in Autism and related assessments who are looking for a well-supported, streamlined pathway.
🌟 About the Opportunity
Our clients model is designed to make your work as smooth as possible. Every referral is triaged by a psychiatrist, with their admin team handling consent, psychometrics, and information gathering - so you can focus on clinical work.
This is a face-to-face role only
🧩 Your Role
- Conduct Autism assessments (ADOS/ADIR)
- Arrange and manage your own assessment appointments
- Review pre-collected clinical information and psychometrics
- Produce clear, high-quality reports
- Deliver concise feedback sessions (typically 15–20 minutes)
- Engage in MDT discussions where clinically appropriate
- Complete risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care.
🚀 What You’ll Get
- A structured, well-supported clinical pathway
- Admin support throughout the process
- Access to report templates, including anonymised reports
- Clear documentation and guidance tailored to your assessment scope
- Flexibility to manage your own schedule and caseload
⏱️ Timeframes
- First appointment within 10 days of referral
- Final report within 14 working days of last appointment
👤 About You
- Over 1 years experience in Autism assessment (ADOS/ADIR)
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- Comfortable working independently, with MDT support when needed
Please see a breakdown of the full assessment below;
Child Autism Pathway:
- Psychosocial appointment – 60 minutes (Can be online or Face-face)
- ADOS appointment – 60 minutes (Needs to be face to face)
- Developmental history with parent/guardian or informant – 1 to 1.5 hours (Can be online or Face-face)
To be considered or to learn more about this opportunity please click apply, alternatively send your CV directly to d.hughes@linqrecruitment.co.uk