Job summary
- Main area
- Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 2 years (fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Involves working over a rota and includes weekends and bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 070-ACS073-1026
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Victoria Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Welshpool
- Salary
- £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Band 3
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
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.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit:
https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/.
There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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.
Person specification
Qualification/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3 and A Levels
- Significant experience, skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 with a willingness to achieve this qualification
- Good knowledge of health and social care
Desirable criteria
- Working towards or achieved Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Support / Rehabilitation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working across statutory or voluntary organisations
- Experienced team worker
- Interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a role of supporting therapists
- Experience of working with the relevant patient group
Values
Essential criteria
- Commitment to learning and development
- Ability to engage with team and service users
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Adaptable and willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service (occasional weekend working maybe required
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anna Belotti
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07754452296
- Additional information
Anna Belotti- Physiotherapy Team Lead - 07754452296
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