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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.

How can I develop my skills as a Support Worker at SCHT?

Useful Links

  • The NHS Health Careers website has lots of useful information about what it's like to work in a health role, whether in the NHS, a local authority, national Government, voluntary or community sectors.
  • The Institute of Apprenticeships works with employers and Government to provide apprenticeships across England.
  • Healthcare Apprenticeship Standards Online facilitates the development of apprenticeship standards for use in the healthcare sector.
  • The WOW Show is an online channel creating real-life encounters with the world of work to inspire young people about their futures.
  • Springpod is an online platform with information on careers, apprenticeships, and online work experience. Some of our AHP staff have completed a talk that can be viewed using this link.
  • Page last reviewed: 19 February 2024
    Next review due: 1 October 2024