Children and Young People's Neurodevelopmental Occupational Therapist

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Coventry seeks a motivated Occupational Therapist to support children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders. You will assess and provide interventions, addressing cognitive, motor, emotional, and mental health needs. The role involves collaborative work in community settings and supervising OT assistants. Benefits include generous leave, professional development opportunities, and wellbeing support. Passion for improving lives is essential.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Staff networks and support group

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children who are autistic, have ADHD, or Developmental Dyspraxia.
• Essential understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessment and intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Support families to understand neurodivergence and necessary support.
• Work in community settings like schools and clinics.
• Deliver consultations to improve awareness for neurodivergent children.
• Attend multidisciplinary forums for case discussions.
• Provide supervision for OT assistants and students.
• Support access to education and services.

Skills

Motivated OT

Experience working with neurodevelopmental disorders

Understanding of sensory integration

Strong communication skills

Job description

Vacancy at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire has a well-established and dynamic service for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention. As part of the team you will provide Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment and intervention for children and young people who may be autistic, have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Developmental Dyspraxia.

You will provide a holistic approach to working with their cognitive, motor, sensory, emotional and mental health needs to support their daily function and well being.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT assessment and intervention for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Support the child/young person and their close contacts to understand their neurodivergence, its impact on daily occupations and the support needed to thrive.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multiagency team in community settings such as schools, clinics and family homes.
• Deliver advice through consultation to other professionals and improve awareness and support for neurodivergent children across the children's directorate.
• Attend wider multidisciplinary forums to support case discussions and formulation from an OT perspective.
• Provide supervision of OT Assistants and student placements within the team.
• Support children and young people with multiple diagnoses, addressing barriers to accessing school and other services.

Qualifications

Motivated OT with a keen interest and experience in working with children and young people who are autistic, have ADHD or Developmental Dyspraxia. A good understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions, sensory integration and mental health is essential.

Travel

Travel across a wide geographical area of Coventry & Warwickshire requires a car/driver or suitable alternative transport; public transport is unlikely to meet this requirement.

Benefits

• 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, and much more.
• 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 our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes.
• Wellbeing support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more.
• Staff networks and support group.

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

The advert closes on Saturday 17 Jan 2026.