Job requirements
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Significant experience as a Therapy support worker within hospital, community or social care setting Evidence of carrying out therapy interventions without direct supervision.
- Qualifications
Recognised qualification in a relevant subject e.g. NVQ3 diploma in rehabilitation support, or relevant experience
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience
Experience and knowledge of Health and safety issues
- Experience
Working with patients with complex rehabilitation needs
- Experience
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner with our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and on your own initiative.
The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate relevant experience of working in the field of rehabilitation within the NHS and/or Social or Community Care settings. Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant is highly desirable for this role.
Main duties of the job
Support physiotherapists, speech and language and occupational therapists working within the stroke team across Swansea Bay, in the assessment and rehabilitation of patients. The work will be based mainly within the Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team and involve community based therapeutic interventions and visits to aid prompt discharge, and assessing patient progress in their home.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Assistant Practitioner with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Swansea, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant practitioner role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Oct 2026.
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