Occupational Therapist (Band 5) in Wallington SM6 0DZ inWallington SM6 0DZ PUBLISHED TUE 23 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section

Play a pivotal part delivering occupational therapy across schools, colleges and specialist provisions in the London Borough of Sutton and neighbouring boroughs as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist with Cognus Therapies. You’ll be part of a thriving multidisciplinary team of OTs, speech and language therapists and therapy assistants supporting children and young people aged 4–25, managing your own caseload with clinical and managerial supervision. Day‑to‑day duties include visiting educational settings, carrying out assessments, delivering one‑to‑one and small‑group programmes, advising parents, carers and school staff, writing reports, contributing to EHCP advice and liaising with other professionals. This permanent, full‑time (term‑time hours) post is based at Cognus in Wallington and local schools, offers a salary of £34,052–£42,744 a year (inclusive of HCAS), and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check; skilled worker sponsorship will be considered.

This role is ideal for an HCPC‑ and RCOT‑registered occupational therapist with a degree in OT, paediatric and educational experience, strong assessment and ICT skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. Cognus supports your growth with access to clinical leads and resources, peer supervision, help completing NQP competencies, funding for HCPC and RCOT registration, and a programme of CPD. You’ll also benefit from flexible/hybrid working (subject to agreement), a workplace pension with matched contributions, 28 days annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance, Perkbox and additional staff wellbeing and inclusion support. To apply simply click the "Apply Now" button. Find this role and others on jobsincare.com.