Job Summary
The post is part of a specific team commissioned to undertake autism assessments in children. You will be based within the paediatric Neurodevelopmental team based at the child development centre in Plymouth although the assessments will be undertaken in various settings across Plymouth and west Devon. Flexible and hybrid working is possible.
Main duties of the job
This role will include support to the multi-disciplinary team completing assessment as part of our pre-school and school-age autism spectrum pathways. Information will be gathered to support the team in developing a formulation regarding a young person’s presentation through observation, assessment and information gathering.
This role will also include support to young people and families in advance of or while awaiting assessment to consider a possible autism spectrum condition. This will focus on intervention which will have maximum benefit for the broadest range of families including groups, workshop and liaison with partner agencies.
The Community Paediatric service is a multi-disciplinary team, and work will take place in conjunction with or under the supervision of a range of professionals to ensure the most appropriate care & support is delivered to young people and families.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant field such as childcare or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable
- Child protection/safeguarding training
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people who have an autism spectrum condition
- Demonstrable experience of delivering interventions within a group environment
- Demonstrable experience of working with clinicians from different professional backgrounds
- Proven knowledge of child development
- Understanding of approaches to behaviours which challenge
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of conditions which may co-exist with an autism spectrum condition such as ADHD and learning disabilities
- Insight in to the autism assessment process
- Proven knowledge of alternative or augmentative communication methods such as Makaton
Appitude and abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritise and organise work effectively
- Good observational skills
- Excellent organisational skills
Disposition and motivation
Essential
- Ability to work well within a busy environment accepting delegated tasks
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed
- Ability to travel to different settings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 25 February 2026
