Occupational Therapist Band 6

Occupational Therapist Band 6 – Children's Intensive Support Team, Coventry and Warwickshire.

An experienced Occupational Therapist with knowledge of autism and learning disabilities is sought to join the multi‑disciplinary Children’s Intensive Support Team. The role uses the Model of Human Occupation as a clinical model, follows a complex caseload and requires flexible working.

• Provide specialist OT assessment and intervention to children with autism and other complex needs.
• Work with families, schools, social care and other professionals.
• Collaborate with community and inpatient mental health services to prevent admission to tier 4 inpatient services.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner holding a clinical caseload and working without direct supervision.
• Deliver tailored assessments – functional, sensory and other relevant assessment techniques.
• Provide expert advice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, clients, carers, relatives or other contacts.

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Unrestricted registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC).
• Competence with clients with complex needs, communication issues and/or challenging behaviour.
• Experience of applying models of practice and frames of reference relevant to this post.
• Worked as part of an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team.
• Car owner / driver.

• Experience of sensory integration.

• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more.
• Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through the Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes.
• Wellbeing support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more.
• Staff networks and support groups.

• Posted on: 30 December 2025
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annem pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time (30 hours)
• Reference number: D-LD
• Job locations:
  Wayside House, Wilsons Lane, Coventry, CV6 6NY

• Employer name:
  Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT)
• Address:
  Wayside House, Wilsons Lane, Coventry, CV6 6NY
• Website:

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Exceptions Order 1975.

Applicants may expect continued professional development and a supportive work environment with opportunities for learning and advancement.