Community Rehab Therapy Assistant (2-Year Contract)

Powys Teaching Health Board; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Supportive team environment

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Community Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant to join the Therapy Led Reablement team in Welshpool. You will deliver patient-centred rehabilitation at patients' homes, working with occupational therapists and physiotherapists to support recovery and independence.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification with access to training and development. You will work a 7-day rota with weekend work, and a mix of shifts to cover 8am–8pm.

Qualifications

• Level 3 education or equivalent (e.g., BTEC, NVQ3, A Levels) required.
• Significant experience and willingness to achieve related qualification (Essential).
• Good knowledge of health and social care (Essential).
• Experience supporting therapists (Desirable).
• Ability to travel between sites (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation interventions, including support with personal care, cognition, mobility and activities of daily living.
• Carry out rehabilitation plans as delegated by therapists.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate 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 (varied shifts).

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Level 3 education

BTEC/NVQ3/A Levels

Job description

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Community Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant to join the Therapy Led Reablement team in Welshpool. You will deliver patient-centred rehabilitation at patients' homes, working with occupational therapists and physiotherapists to support recovery and independence.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification with access to training and development. You will work a 7-day rota with weekend work, and a mix of shifts to cover 8am–8pm.