Physiotherapy Assistant

Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Bristol is the Level 1 service for patients with complex neurological rehabilitation needs for the South West of England. We have 52 rehabilitation beds and offer both Level 1 (intensive) and Level 2 (slower stream) specialist inpatient rehabilitation for patients with brain injury and other neurological conditions. The service is part of the Active Care Group.

Physiotherapy Assistant in Neurorehabilitation

Full Time 1 year fixed term contract 35 hours per week

We are offering a great opportunity to join our highly skilled physiotherapy team as a Physiotherapy Assistant, helping patients to maximise their physical recovery after life changing events such as traumatic or acquired brain injury. The post is a 1 year fixed term contract and may appeal to those considering a career as a physiotherapist, wanting to gain skills, experience and/or a better understanding of the profession.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Details

• Date posted: 29 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £26,260.52 a year pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: L0042-26-0217
• Job locations: Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Bristol, Somerset, BS16 2UU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The role will involve:

• carrying out exercise and mobility programmes
• assisting physiotherapists with treatment sessions, including hydrotherapy
• running exercise groups
• using specialist equipment such as standing frames, walking harnesses, treadmills and wheelchair accessible exercise bikes
• supporting the team with administrative tasks and maintaining a tidy and functional gym
• understanding the wider effects of brain injury on physical rehabilitation

Training will be provided and you will be supported to develop within the role through regular supervision. You will also be part of a wider multidisciplinary team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Doctors, Nurses, Rehabilitation Technicians and Rehabilitation Assistants.

For an informal discussion please contact David Hewitt (Deputy Lead Physiotherapists) on 0117 9562697

This post will close once sufficient applications have been received.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group