Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Other
Adaptable and willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service (occasional weekend working maybe required
- Values
Commitment to learning and development
- Values
Ability to engage with team and service users
- Experience
Experience of working across statutory or voluntary organisations
- Experience
Experienced team worker
- Experience
Interpersonal and communication skills
- Qualification/Knowledge
Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3 and A Levels
- Qualification/Knowledge
Significant experience, skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 with a willingness to achieve this qualification
- Qualification/Knowledge
Good knowledge of health and social care
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
- Experience
Experience of working in a role of supporting therapists
- Experience
Experience of working with the relevant patient group
- Qualification/Knowledge
Working towards or achieved Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Support / Rehabilitation
Job overview
THIS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO FUNDING
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Community Therapy Team as a community based Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant within our Therapy Led Reablement service.
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 in their own homes, 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, mobility and activities of daily living.✅ 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. ✅ Be flexible to support the team during peak service times. ✅ Participate in the 7-day service rota, including weekends, delivering rehabilitation between 8am and 8pm. Mix of 8am-2pm, 2pm-8pm and 8am-8pm shifts. You will be required to work 1 in 3 weekends.
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
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
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 Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant with Powys Teaching Health Board in Welshpool, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 2 years (fixed term). The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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