Physiotherapy Support Workers

A Physiotherapy Support Workers assists physical therapists and technicians to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an physical therapist or in a healthcare setting.

About this Career

Average Salary

£21,999

New workers start at around £7,973. Normal pay is £21,999 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £33,349

Annual Openings

833

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Changes bed linen, makes beds and tidies wards.
  • Assists patients in washing, dressing, toiletry activities and general mobility.
  • Distributes and serves food, assists patients in feeding and prepares snacks and hot drinks.
  • Prepares patient for examination and treatment.
  • Performs basic clinical tasks such as taking patients’ temperature and pulse, weighing and measuring, performing urine tests and extracting blood samples.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Reading Comprehension 48%
Active Listening 46%
Speaking 46%
Critical Thinking 44%
Writing 42%
Monitoring 42%
Active Learning 39%
Learning Strategies 37%
Mathematics 24%
Science 0%