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Bank Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant
Role summary
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The role supports paediatric occupational therapists in delivering assessment and intervention for children with developmental, physical or sensory needs. Requirements typically include relevant healthcare, therapy or childcare experience, good communication skills, accurate record keeping, safeguarding awareness and the ability to work with children, families and multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should be caring, dependable, adaptable and confident following clinical instructions while encouraging children’s independence. A relevant therapy assistant, childcare or health and social care qualification may be desirable, along with an understanding of occupational therapy principles. Because this is a bank position, flexibility to accept shifts and travel between service locations may be expected. Enhanced DBS clearance, occupational health checks and evidence of the right to work in the UK are normally required.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About HCRG Care Group
HCRG Care Group is a UK-based independent provider of health and social care services. It delivers community healthcare, children’s services, rehabilitation, therapy, public health and specialist support in partnership with the NHS, local authorities and other organisations. Its services are designed to help people receive appropriate care closer to home and to support children and adults in achieving better health, independence and wellbeing. The organisation employs multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants, social care professionals and administrative staff. As an employer, HCRG generally promotes person-centred care, safeguarding, equality, professional development and collaborative working. Employment terms and benefits vary by contract and service, so applicants should check the specific advert for bank-worker arrangements, training, pension eligibility, holiday treatment and local working requirements.