Social Worker Autism Assessor - REMOTE BUSINESS
ProblemShared is seeking an experienced Autism Assessor with a core profession as a Social Worker to join the service. We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to work in a high-performance team at a scaling health technology company and have responsibility for driving our business growth from day one.
The correct candidate will have relevant experience of carrying out remote assessments and will have a passion for what we do.
Main Duties of the Job
ProblemShared takes a person-centered approach to neurodevelopmental assessments and is building a team of experts who believe in providing assessments that focus on both strengths and challenges.
The role involves providing remote ASC assessments as part of a team of two clinicians. One practitioner delivers the ADOS-informed assessment while the other undertakes the ADI-R.
Job Responsibilities
* Ability to undertake both ADOS and ADI-R is desired. MDTs are held when required with Team Leads and, where warranted, with input from our psychiatry colleagues.
* Use clinical judgement and experience to make treatment decisions using highly developed skills and knowledge regarding management of adults and young people with Autism.
* Exercise autonomous professional responsibility for diagnostic decision making within competence, with supervision from Team Leads.
* Complete risk assessments and review safeguarding needs during ongoing patient care.
* Ensure accurate and timely client records are kept on the clinical platform. Reports should be written professionally and completed within expected timeframes.
* Make recommendations on any additional assessments or interventions required (as appropriate) to the client within the report.
* Work closely with the senior leadership team on the further development of the Autism pathways.
* Provide consultation and training to other members of staff to develop skills in this area of expertise.
* Maintain registration with the appropriate governing body (Social Work England).
* Access regular clinical supervision, management supervision, and multi-disciplinary team meetings/case discussions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current NMC, HCPC or Social Work England registration with no restrictions on practice.
* Registered nurse or allied health professional with at least 2 years experience and knowledge of autonomously assessing and diagnosing Autism.
* Right to work and UK home address.
* Relevant experience of carrying out remote assessments.
* Ability to work effectively to manage own caseload.
* Good knowledge of legislation, research, and developments relevant to the field of Autism.
* A redacted Autism assessment AND ADOS and ADI-R certifications report MUST be provided prior to interview.
* Existing experience of remote assessment work.
* Experience of working with both CYPS and Adults with Autism.
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.
Salary
£55,000 to £60,000 a year, 3, 4, or 5 days per week, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Term time hours.
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