Social Worker
Autism & ADHD – Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (Hybrid)
About Evolve Psychology
At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and neurodevelopmental psychology means in practice. Laura’s vision was simple yet powerful: to bring care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence together, with no compromise.
- NHS-funded neurodevelopmental assessments via Right to Choose (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- Private neurodevelopmental assessments (online when clinically appropriate and in-person)
- SpLD assessments, including dyslexia and dyscalculia
- Intellectual disability assessments, including cognitive
We are clinician-founded and clinician-led. Our clinicians are proudly registered with HCPC, NMC, GMC and Social Work England or affiliated with the British Psychological Society. Globally, we are an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts, committed to delivering high-quality, expert services.
What sets Evolve Psychology apart?
- Expert leadership: Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years’ experience across mental health, neurodevelopmental, psychological and forensic services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands-on leadership to everything we do.
- NHS-accredited provider: Recognised for delivering high-quality services regionally and nationally across the UK.
- Dedicated clinical leadership: Across all of our clinical pathways.
- Gold-standard Assessments: We are compliant with NICE, BPS, and other national and international assessment standards.
- Access to digital tools: Supporting assessment delivery, including electronic health record systems.
- Comprehensive CPD and discipline-specific clinical supervision.
- Person-centred approach: We prioritise clinical quality and real impact, not speed or scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce a diagnosis.
- Beyond assessments: Clinicians can contribute to the Evolve Inter Skills & Research Academy – developing training, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educational institutions, and workplaces.
- Values-led culture: Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from team interactions to family support.
- Sustainable growth: With clinics across the UK, a growing digital presence, and a multidisciplinary team of 100+ experts, Evolve is expanding with care, always keeping quality at the centre.
The Role
At Evolve Psychology Services, we equip our clinicians with cutting-edge tools and support, to help them focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children, young people and their families.
You’ll join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Our service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism and ADHD, delivered through both NHS-funded referrals and private pathways. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you’ll contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families. We have full-time and part-time roles availabile, with 3 days being the minimum commitment needed.
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
- Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
- Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed
- Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families
- Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our smart tools
- Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicatiors (KPIs)
- Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable)
- Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments, (hybrid only)
Our Ways of Working:
- Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
- A custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house using market leading research
- Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improveefficiency
- Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
- In-houseIT and operational support, so you’re never left troubleshooting alone
Qualifications and experience
- Minimum of 1 years’ professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England. Such as: HCPC – Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist; NMC – Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Children’s Nurse; GMC – Medical Practitioners; Social Work England – Social Worker
- Minimum of 1 years’ 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, ADI-R, etc
- 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 used to produce 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
Why work with Evolve?
Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK. At Evolve, we offer:
- A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first
- Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support the ongoing development of your clinical skills
- Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions
- Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays – and a day off for your birthday
- Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health
- A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote working
- Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research
- Company events
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