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Job summary

Main area
Learning Disabilities
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Job ref
100-ACS261-1225
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Llanion House
Town
Pembroke Dock
Salary
£27,898 - £30,615 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2026 23:59
Interview date
15/01/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapy Support Worker

Band 4

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join the Pembrokeshire Community Learning Disabilities Team as a Specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapy Support Worker. The post holder will join a friendly and motivated physiotherapy service on a permanent basis. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team under the direction of a Specialist Learning Disabilities physiotherapist.

The post holder will be supported by the physiotherapist within the team to independently carry out individual and group therapy sessions in a variety of different settings.

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the Hywel Dda University Health Board Learning Disabilities (LD) service and assist the qualified physiotherapist in the overall physiotherapy management of clients with learning disabilities in collaboration with carers and other agencies. They will work closely with other members of the Pembrokeshire Community Learning disabilities team including Occupational Therapists, LD Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Dieticians, Pharmacists etc.

Some experience of working with people with a learning disability and knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist is essential. There will be expectation to undertake the Level 3 and 4 Physiotherapy Diploma for Health Care Support Workers and additional opportunities for further training within the role will be offered.

This is a community role based in a rural area. The ability to travel around the County in a timely manner is essential for this role. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 15/01/2026

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
  • community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3
  • Level 4 equivalent experience through relevant additional courses/ experience to Diploma Level to support clinical work
  • Has a significant knowledge and experience of the model of Physiotherapy and able to support therapeutic intervention with arms length supervision e.g. lone working
  • Some knowledge of physiotherapy skills and programmes
  • To use adapted manual handing techniques to incrementally improve client capacity to be independent.
  • Demonstrates developed manual handling and manipulation skills in order to influence muscle tone, posture and movement.
  • Demonstrates developed visual acuity and perceptual skills through the ability to determine anomalies in a client’s cognitive, perceptual, neurological and biomechanical performance

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience working with people with a learning disability or broad range of experience as a support worker in therapy service or associated field or specialist training and experience
  • Broad range of experience as a support worker in therapy service or associated field
Desirable criteria
  • Previous work experience as a physiotherapy support worker working with people with learning disabilities
  • Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team
  • Supervision of staff
  • Additional clinical or health care related experience
  • Experience of working with groups of patients
  • Experience of audit

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sophie Bool
Job title
Professional Lead for LD Physiotherapy
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 772819
Additional information

Lily London

Pembrokeshire CTLD Health Team Manager

[email protected]

01437 772819 

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