Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Powys Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) as a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant.
CNRT specialises in therapeutic rehabilitation and management strategies for adults with progressive and non-progressive neurological disability. As a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering a patient-centred rehabilitation service, working closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists as well as other healthcare professionals, in a range of environments including patients homes and clinic settings, both 1:1 and in group work settings.
CNRT operates weekdays only. Weekends and bank holidays worked will be as part of a rota within the wider community therapy team, in hospital and community environments.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can actively contribute to supporting people with their neurological rehabilitation and management, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver interventions as delegated by Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists, to support patients to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life in the most appropriate setting for the individual.
- Assist patients to overcome their difficulties, build confidence, and improve or maintain functional ability and independence in everyday tasks under the supervision of a therapist.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams promoting the role of rehabilitation and taking an active part in team projects.
- Support in the organisation and management of a delegated caseload; obtain service data, analyse where appropriate and bring forward ideas for service development.
- Participate in the 7-day service rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
About You
- Passionate about patient care and rehabilitation.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Organised with good time management skills.
- Experience in a healthcare or therapy setting is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
- A supportive and dynamic team environment.
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- The chance to make a real difference in patients’ lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
This is a rural community post and therefore the successful candidate will be required to drive health board vehicles and therefore require a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
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
Person specification
Other
Essential
- An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
- Willingness to learn
- Aware of own limitations
- Take responsibility within agreed protocols
- Assertive and calm under pressure
- Prioritise and organise time effectively
- Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the care or leisure setting
- Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
Desirable
- Experience of working in a role of supporting therapists
- Experience of working with the relevant patient group
- Broad range of life experiences
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- Work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Reflect and appraise own performance
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to travel across the county to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3 and A Levels
- Good knowledge of health and social care
Desirable
- An understanding of manual handling principles
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This advert is for Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant with Powys Teaching Health Board in Brecon War Memorial Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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