The Owl Centre

Autism Practitioners

Job description

We're currently seeking Autism Practitioners to join our growing Neurodiversity team. We offer flexible working options, with both part-time and full-time roles available. There’s a range of opportunities on offer—if you meet the criteria and are interested, we encourage you to apply so we can discuss the best fit for you.

As a valued member of our ND team, you’ll use your clinical expertise to support individuals through their autism assessment journey. You’ll work with a diverse client group, delivering ASD diagnostic assessments both remotely and in-person.

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What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Conducting autism assessments and providing post-diagnostic support across private and NHS-commissioned services
  • Participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
  • Managing clinical risk by identifying, reporting, and addressing any concerns that arise during the assessment process
  • Ensuring clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory and organisational standards
  • Delivering clear, supportive post-assessment feedback to clients and families
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What We’re Looking For:

  • A minimum of 12 months’ experience conducting autism diagnostic assessments
  • ADOS-2 trained with at least 12 months of assessment delivery experience
  • ADI-R trained, with a background in conducting developmental histories specific to autism
  • Comfortable conducting sessions and completing administrative tasks both online and face-to-face
  • A strong commitment to ethical practice and maintaining the highest safeguarding standards for adults and children
  • A professional home working setup to support remote service delivery
  • Registration with HCPC or NMC
  • Solid understanding of DSM-5 and NICE guidelines as they relate to ASD
  • Confidence using digital tools such as MS Teams and internal platforms, with a willingness to upskill as needed
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We Welcome Applicants with Clinical Qualifications In:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Psychology (Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic)
  • Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing
  • Paediatrics
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We Live by Our Core Values – and We Hope You Do Too:

  • We are one team
  • We are reliable
  • We are creative
  • We are passionate

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