Occupational therapy support workers assist qualified occupational therapists with their daily duties. They work with the occupational therapists, helping people with physical or mental health problems to lead more independent lives.
You could be:
Pay rates can vary depending on whether you are working with the NHS, with a private practice, or are self-employed. Within the NHS Agenda for Change scales occupational therapy support workers are paid on Band 3, £21,709 to £23,603 a year.
Assistant practitioner occupational therapy support workers on the higher grade are on Band 4, £23,709 to £25,982 a year.
The current pay scales are from April 2021.
Workforce Employment Status
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Most occupational therapy support workers work for the NHS. Entry is competitive.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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Employment
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You should be:
Courtesy of NHS Education Scotland
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
NHS Scotland Careers
Website:
http://www.careers.nhs.scot
Website (2):
https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk/
Twitter:
@NHSScotCareers
Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
Tel: 020 3141 4600
E-mail:
hello@thercot.co.uk
Website:
http://www.rcot.co.uk/
Twitter:
@theRCOT
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thercot