Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Community Therapy Team as a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant.

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, and other healthcare professionals.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can actively contribute to patient recovery and rehabilitation, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Deliver  rehabilitation through therapy interventions, which may include support with personal care tasks, cognition and mobility

Carry out rehabilitation plans as delegated by occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with service users, families, and the therapy team.

Have a flexible approach to support the team during peak service times.

Participate in the 7-day service rota, including weekends, delivering rehabilitation between 8am and 8pm.

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

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

This is a community post and therefore the successful candidate will require the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

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.