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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 forensic psychology means in practice. Laura’s vision was simple yet powerful, to bring care, connection, empathy and clinical excellence together, with no compromise. What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has blossomed into a national independent psychology service. We earned our first NHS contract in 2021, launched satellite clinics to streamline access, and rolled out neurodevelopmental services to families across the UK. We are clinician‑founded and clinician‑led, proudly registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society and the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. We’re also award-winning, a testament to the dedication and quality of our multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts. What sets Evolve Psychology apart? • Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years’ experience across NHS, forensic, and neurodevelopmental services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands-on leadership to everything we do., • We specialise in autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people and adults offering a high-quality, person-centred service backed by NHS contracts and available via Right to Choose across the UK., • 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., • We offer more than assessment work. Our clinicians can contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, developing training, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research, all part of our broader mission to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educational institutions and workplaces., • We have a strong, values-led culture. Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from our team interactions to the way we support families., • We’re growing sustainably, with purpose. With clinics across the UK and Ireland, 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. 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 improve efficiency, • Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems, • In-house IT 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, • Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Support Worker ?? Harrogate & Knaresborough ?? Full-time & Part-time positions available Benefits Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays, pro rata) Competitive pay Paid induction and comprehensive training (including complex care) Ongoing supervision and development opportunities Career progression within a growing service Supportive, inclusive working environment Opportunity to be part of a fantastic service and team This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a new service while supporting adults with a range of needs to live safe, fulfilling, and independent lives. About the Role You will provide person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or health conditions across different care settings. Shift Patterns This role may include a mix of: Day shifts Late shifts Sleep-in shifts Waking night shifts Every other weekend working Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the service. Key Responsibilities Delivering high-quality support Assisting with personal care, daily living tasks, and health needs Promoting independence, choice, and dignity Supporting individuals to access the community and achieve personal goals Following care plans, risk assessments, and clinical guidance Working collaboratively as part of a new team What We're Looking For A caring, reliable, and professional approach Willingness to work a varied shift pattern Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine passion for supporting others ?? Apply now and be part of something special. We recognise the importance of recruiting skilled, compassionate, and reliable staff, whilst demonstrating in practice our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. Please be aware it's a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group such as adults or children. Please note any successful job offer will be conditional based on pre-employment checks such as DBS and referencing prior to a start date agreed. The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a clear commitment to safeguarding within all practices, for more information on criminal discloses you can visit Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: When you need to tell someone about your criminal record TPBN1_UKTJ

PERMANENT* Occupational Therapist – ADHD/Autism/Dyslexia/Dyscalculia Hybrid - On site clincs at HG1 2PW Salary - £30,000 to £55,000 DOE Description Service Care Solutions are proud to be recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a purpose-driven neurodevelopmental service transforming autism and ADHD care across the North of England. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to high-quality diagnostic assessments for children and young people. This hybrid role combines remote developmental history interviews with face-to-face structured observations at clinic bases. Through Service Care Solutions, you’ll join an innovative organisation that embraces digital workflows, smart report-writing tools and a custom-built electronic health record system to reduce admin time and maximise clinical impact. Ongoing training, IT support and a collaborative culture ensure you are fully supported at every stage. Responsibilities Conduct face-to-face structured observations as part of neurodevelopmental assessments Complete remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom Participate in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, with senior clinical support where required Deliver clear, compassionate diagnostic feedback to families Produce accurate, high-quality clinical reports and formulations using smart tools Meet service KPIs through effective caseload management Provide clinical supervision (where applicable) Travel to clinic bases for in-person assessments (hybrid roles) Requirements Minimum 1 year’s professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England 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 At least 1 year’s experience conducting autism and/or ADHD diagnostic assessments in CYP Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for autism and ADHD Experience using tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK How to Apply In return, you’ll receive competitive salary (DOE), annual reviews, pension contributions, 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (and your birthday off), private healthcare, CPD opportunities, supervision and access to a collaborative clinical network. If you’re looking to make a genuine difference in neurodevelopmental care, Service Care Solutions would love to hear from you. Why Join Service Care Solutions? £250 Welcome Bonus • We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of 150 hours (or equivalent) in your new placement. Refer a Friend (Earn up to £750 per Referral) • Simply refer your friend. If they get the role, we’ll give you up to £750 per Referral. To Apply: Please contact Chris on using the below details: E: (url removed) T: (Apply online only)

Team Leader Location: Harrogate Rate: £13.86 per hour Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based) Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role ‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’ At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs. We are recruiting for a Team Leader to join our services in Harrogate supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference! About the Service – Bethany House Bethany House is a registered residential care service, supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support. Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Team Leaders play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc. Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skillsThe Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-insWho We’re Looking For We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. No previous experience? No problem! If you have the passion, we’ll provide full training and a structured induction programme. Requirements Experience Leading a Support Worker Team Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Experience of supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs Drivers are preferred but no essential Health & Social Care Level 3 Adults preferred Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech) Excellent communication and written skills Ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family)What We Offer Recommend A Friend Bonus Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Stakeholder Pension Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantOur Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-CentredApply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About CareTech CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlist

Support Worker ?? Harrogate & Knaresborough ?? Full-time & Part-time positions available Benefits Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays, pro rata) Competitive pay Paid induction and comprehensive training (including complex care) Ongoing supervision and development opportunities Career progression within a growing service Supportive, inclusive working environment Opportunity to be part of a fantastic service and teamThis is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a new service while supporting adults with a range of needs to live safe, fulfilling, and independent lives. About the Role You will provide person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or health conditions across different care settings. Shift Patterns This role may include a mix of: Day shifts Late shifts Sleep-in shifts Waking night shifts Every other weekend workingFlexibility is essential to meet the needs of the service. Key Responsibilities Delivering high-quality support Assisting with personal care, daily living tasks, and health needs Promoting independence, choice, and dignity Supporting individuals to access the community and achieve personal goals Following care plans, risk assessments, and clinical guidance Working collaboratively as part of a new teamWhat We're Looking For A caring, reliable, and professional approach Willingness to work a varied shift pattern Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine passion for supporting others?? Apply now and be part of something special. We recognise the importance of recruiting skilled, compassionate, and reliable staff, whilst demonstrating in practice our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. Please be aware it's a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group such as adults or children. Please note any successful job offer will be conditional based on pre-employment checks such as DBS and referencing prior to a start date agreed. The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a clear commitment to safeguarding within all practices, for more information on criminal discloses you can visit Founded in 1986, The Wilf Ward Family Trust is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. We empower them to lead fulfilling lives and embrace innovation to stay at the forefront of social care. Join us on our journey towards equality and a brighter future. Welcome to the Wilf Ward Family Trust

PERMANENT* Speech & Language Therapist – ADHD/Autism/Dyslexia/Dyscalculia Hybrid - On site clincs at HG1 2PW Salary - £30,000 to £55,000 DOE Service Care Solutions are proud to be recruiting for a Speech & Language Therapist (Neurodevelopmental) on behalf of a leading independent provider of autism and ADHD assessments across the UK. This innovative service delivers high-quality, evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments for children, young people and adults through both NHS-funded and private pathways. Through Service Care Solutions, you’ll join a passionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering timely, accurate diagnoses and improving long-term outcomes for families. The organisation is committed to clinical excellence and clinician wellbeing, equipping staff with cutting-edge digital systems, smart report-writing tools and in-house IT support to reduce administrative burden and enhance clinical impact. Responsibilities Conduct face-to-face structured observations as part of neurodevelopmental assessments Complete remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom Participate in collaborative MDT diagnostic discussions (with senior support where required) Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families Produce accurate, high-quality diagnostic reports using smart report-writing tools Meet service KPIs through effective caseload management Provide clinical supervision where applicable Travel to clinic bases for in-person assessments (hybrid roles)Requirements Minimum 1 year’s professional registration with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England 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 At least 1 year’s experience conducting autism and/or ADHD diagnostic assessments in CYP Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for autism and ADHD Experience using tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R or equivalent Eligibility to work in the UK How to Apply In return, you’ll receive competitive salary (DOE), annual reviews, pension contributions, 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (and your birthday off), private healthcare, CPD opportunities, supervision and access to a collaborative clinical network. If you’re looking to make a genuine difference in neurodevelopmental care, Service Care Solutions would love to hear from you. Why Join Service Care Solutions? £250 Welcome Bonus • We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of 150 hours (or equivalent) in your new placement. Refer a Friend (Earn up to £750 per Referral) • Simply refer your friend. If they get the role, we’ll give you up to £750 per Referral. To Apply: Please contact Chris on using the below details: E: (url removed) T: (Apply online only)