AHP Senior Support Worker

Job overview

Permanent | Part Time | Proposed interview date Monday 23rd March 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established orthopaedic, burns, plastics, and limb reconstruction therapy team at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

You should be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. You should share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

You will be a key member of the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams, who provide care to children in both an in and outpatient setting.

The BOPP’s team are a large experienced, friendly, supportive, compassionate, and forward-thinking team, and you will gain a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience through working with them and with a diverse patient group.

About You

• Level 3 qualification such as 3 A-Levels, Health and Science TLevelOr Knowledge and experience in health and science acquiredthrough job specific training and experience equivalent to level3

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Nurse for Team Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

• You will be responsible for carrying out direct patient contact under the supervision of a qualified professional, maintaining and ordering a range of equipment, maintaining patient databases, and working in a range of inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings in a rapidly changing environment. You will be flexible, organised and have great interpersonal skills.
• Under the direction of a registered AHP, you will be responsible for using play, positioning and physical activity to deliver routine, straightforward rehabilitation programs. This is to improve function and participation in family and community life and, to reduce the impact of disability orillness.
• You will support patient care by performing routine tasks under the supervision of registered allied health professionals (AHP). This includes managing your own caseload, implementing and monitoring treatment plans, and providing direct patient care within established guidelines.
• Responsibilities also include maintaining clinical areas, managing supplies, and ensuring accurate patient documentation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 6136 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Please note:  We do not offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 roles.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. #LI-Onsite