Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

Main area Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 26.25 hours per week (Includes weekend working) Job
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066-0926-A

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Community Therapy Team Town Llandrindod Wells Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• A supportive and dynamic team environment.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• The chance to make a real difference in patients’ lives.

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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

This is a community post and therefore the successful candidate will require to 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.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• An understanding of manual handling principles

• Previous experience of working in the care or leisure setting
• Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
• Broad range of life experiences

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

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.