Band 5 Occupational Therapist

Better Days; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised induction program

Wellness days & extended leave options

Travel reimbursement monthly

Professional development opportunities

Work from home opportunities

Company events & social hours

Job summary

Better Days in Putney, London, is seeking a motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality care for children and young people aged 0-18 with various difficulties. Join a supportive team with personalised induction, regular supervision and funded CPD.

The role offers salary plus bonus, wellness days, and opportunities to work from home, with monthly travel reimbursement. We value dedication, learning and growth and are committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Desire to work in paediatrics and build skills in this specialist area.
• Passion and dedication for working with children and young people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with our experienced team.
• Alignment with Better Days’ core values.
• Relevant employment checks and registrations.

Responsibilities

• Regular supervision and mentorship from senior clinicians.
• Professional development opportunities and funded CPD.
• Work from home opportunities and social/company events.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Join our team and earn an attractive salary + bonus.

Enjoy better remuneration, support and progression opportunities

Personalised induction program

Experience a personalised induction program tailored to your supervision needs.

Wellness days and otherleave benefits

Paid study leave, parental leave, extended break (sabbatical) leave, compassionate leave, and the option to purchase leave.

Administrative assistance

A supportive environment with people assisting with admin, enhancing your focus on participant care hours.

Engage in professional development with internal/external PD opportunities, including provider days and expos.

A travel radius that’s adaptable to both your office location and home, with travel reimbursement paid monthly.

Benefit from a comprehensive 12-month professional development plan specific to your discipline.

Better Days is expanding its team in Putney, London!

Join our dynamic team at Better Days in Putney, London, and take your first step into a rewarding career! We are looking for a motivated and passionate Band 5 Occupational Therapist who is eager to provide high-quality care and make a real impact on the lives of children and young people aged 0-18 years with a variety of difficulties.

At Better Days, we value dedication, learning, and growth. We are passionate about helping our participants achieve their goals through an evidence-based approach, and equally passionate about supporting our team members to develop and thrive in their careers.

Our work encompasses a range of conditions, including developmental delay, autism spectrum disorders, fine and gross motor difficulties, sensory processing difficulties, neurological conditions, and more. If you are an enthusiastic new graduate ready to learn, grow, and become an integral part of a supportive and expanding service, we’d love to hear from you.

What are our values?

Our values are at the core of everything we do and are a key reason why people choose to build a career with us. They let us deliver better outcomes for our participants and be a better place to work for all our people.

Our Core Values:

• We Get Sh*t Done!
• We are People People
• Love What You Do
• Frankly, we Give a Damn
• We Value Ourselves

Successful applicants must demonstrate:

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
• Desire to work in paediatrics and build skills in this specialist area
• Passion and dedication for working with children and young people
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with our experienced team
• Alignment with Better Days’ core values
• Relevant employment checks and registrations
• Regular supervision and mentorship from senior clinicians
• Professional development opportunities and funded CPD
• Work from home opportunities
• Company events & social hours

Commitment to Diversity

At Better Days, we embrace diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to a fair and supportive recruitment process.

Our application process typically takestwo weeks. You could be a Better Days practitioner by September 28, 2026