Why be an AHP Support Worker?
AHP Support workers, senior support workers, assistants, and assistant practitioners work in, with and alongside the allied health professions (AHPs), providing high quality, life changing care across a range of community services
AHP Career Pathway Support Workers
What sort of work can you do as a support worker at SCHT?
Support worker roles are very varied for example:
Podiatry assistants treat and care for people whose feet and legs have been affected by injury or illness.
Rehabilitation assistants work with nursing and therapy teams to provide rehabilitation programmes for people with a range of illnesses and conditions.
Occupational therapy support workers help people who struggle with day-to-day activities to live a full and independent life.
Physiotherapy assistants make a difference to the lives of patients every day by helping them recover from a range of illnesses and conditions.
Speech and language therapy assistants are at the frontline of helping adults and children with conditions that affect their communication, swallowing and feeding.
Radiography assistants and imaging support workers are crucial cogs in the diagnosis and treatment of NHS patients.
What qualifications do need to be a Support Worker?
The qualifications and experience needed to be a Support Worker will vary depending on what group of AHP's you are supporting, and what your role will involve. Each job advert for Support Workers will have clear information on what the individual role requires.
How can I find a Support Worker job at SCHT?
All vacancies at SCHT are advertised on the NHS Jobs website.
Can I get Work Experience or Shadowing as a Support Worker at SCHT?
Yes, work experience or shadowing is not just for external students. Staff can enquire with other teams to experience work in a different area from your own.