Children and Young People's Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 29 March 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a positive, self-motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with children and young people, 0-19years old in Merton.
Your role will be to provide assessment, advice and treatment to children with a range of needs including; coordination, developmental, physical functional, sensory and sensory motor either in 1:1 input, groups or integrated MDT groups. The role will include writing professional reports and advice for Education Health and Care plans and providing written activity programs for the treatment process. The role will include work within a local clinic, schools and supporting families across Merton. The successful candidate should ideally have experience of supporting and developing more junior members of staff.
You will work closely with established multi-professional teams within Merton Integrated Complex Needs service and partner community services and with outside services to deliver occupational therapy advice and treatment meeting the needs of children and young people across Merton. You will have had experience of working with children in the community and/or educational settings or similar. You should be able to evidence excellent team working and communication skills and have a passion for personal development.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to provide assessment, advice and treatment to children with a range of needs including; coordination, developmental, physical functional, sensory and sensory motor either in 1:1 input, groups or integrated MDT groups. The role will include writing professional reports and advice for Education Health and Care plans and providing written activity programs for the treatment process. The role will include work within a local clinic, schools and supporting families across Merton. The successful candidate should ideally have experience of supporting and developing more junior members of staff.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Details
Date posted
18 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
824-SOUTH-7804256-A
Job locations
Merton Birches Polyclinic
4 Birches Close
Mitcham
CR4 4LQ
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Merton Birches Polyclinic
4 Birches Close
Mitcham
CR4 4LQ
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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