Job Summary
The purpose of ABL's Be U Autism Assessment Service is to provide assessments for children, young people and adults on the autism assessment pathway via the NHS.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure high‑quality support is consistently delivered to children, young people/adults and their families, working collaboratively with professionals to enable access to the service.
* Drive continuous service improvement, maintain best practice standards and deliver added‑value initiatives.
* Supervise and manage the Be U team through regular 1:1s and annual reviews, providing coaching, overseeing recruitment, and managing day‑to‑day operations such as allocating assessments and leading meetings.
* Support the design and implementation of post‑intervention support and monitor referral processes.
* Present fair, balanced feedback and challenge poor practice where required.
* Ensure partnership working with young people, families, carers, schools and other stakeholders, actively including them in reviews.
* Disseminate learning from the service to other stakeholders through case studies and feedback.
* Implement ABL policies and procedures, including quality assurance, safeguarding, data protection, HR and health & safety.
* Maintain up‑to‑date records for service users and employees, and deliver required reports to authorities.
* Identify risks and act proactively to avoid service breakdowns, respond to complaints and mitigate all types of risk.
* Prepare and support data‑led monthly performance monitoring for the Divisional Lead and ABL Executive Directors.
* Work flexibly and adapt to suit service needs and operate within the allocated budget.
* Support routine quality auditing processes and foster positive relationships with stakeholders and system partners.
* All other reasonable duties as required by the position.
About Us
ABL is an exciting, fast‑paced, growing community health organisation. As a CQC‑registered provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence‑based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders.
Details
Date posted: 11 December 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £32,000 a year pro‑rated for part time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number: E0343‑25‑0019abl830
Location: BeU North Yorkshire, 14 Northway, Scarborough, YO12 7AF
Person Specification – Qualifications
* Knowledge of the issues that affect the families of children and young people on pathways for assessment.
* Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
* Knowledge of mental health conditions.
Person Specification – Desirable Qualifications
* L5 Leadership/management qualification.
* Experience of being a CQC‑registered manager.
Person Specification – Experience
* Minimum of 2 years management experience in an operational role.
* Experience of health and social care/support delivery and service management.
* Experience delivering complex needs services to children and young people.
* Experience of consultations with young people and families.
* Experience working in community settings.
* Experience of multi‑disciplinary working.
* Ability to work effectively within safeguarding procedures.
* Competent at processing/interpreting service data and responding to identified needs through SMART action planning.
Person Specification – Desirable Experience
* Skills in providing consultation/training to other professional and non‑professional groups.
* Experience of providing clinical supervision.
* Experience of assessment, formulation and intervention.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer name: ABL Health Ltd
Address: BeU North Yorkshire, 14 Northway, Scarborough, YO12 7AF
Employer’s Website
https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/
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