Physiotherapist (Band 6)

Sandstone Care Group; Rishton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend work

Job summary

Sandstone Care Group's Ribble Court Care Home in Preston is seeking a HCPC-registered Physiotherapist to lead assessments and rehabilitation for a small bariatric caseload. The role offers a defined caseload of up to seven residents, collaboration with a Physiotherapy Assistant and multidisciplinary team, and a focus on person-centred, hands-on care with a balanced schedule across three weekdays.

You will assess mobility, develop treatment plans, deliver targeted interventions, and maintain

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy and HCPC registration.
• Post-registration physiotherapy experience.
• Ability to manage a defined caseload autonomously.
• Excellent communication and MDT collaboration.
• Bariatric care experience is desirable.
• Experience supervising Physiotherapy Assistants or support staff.
• Experience delivering rehab in care/home settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, planning and delivery of physiotherapy for bariatric residents.
• Develop and review treatment plans and provide targeted interventions.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Collaborate with Physiotherapy Assistant and multidisciplinary team.
• Adapt rehabilitation plans to meet complex needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation

Mobility skills

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Bariatric care experience

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Tools

Bariatric equipment

Moving and handling equipment

Job description

Job summary

Join Ribble Court Care Home as our Physiotherapist and make a real difference to the lives of residents with complex bariatric rehabilitation needs. Working with a small, defined caseload of up to seven residents, you will lead physiotherapy assessments, rehabilitation planning and targeted interventions that help people build strength, improve mobility, maintain independence and achieve meaningful goals. Supported by a dedicated Physiotherapy Assistant and an experienced nursing and care team, you will have the opportunity to deliver person-centred, hands‑on clinical care while enjoying an excellent work‑life balance with 18 to 19.5 hours across three weekdays and no weekend working. If you’re an HCPC‑registered Physiotherapist with strong rehabilitation and mobility skills and a passion for improving quality of life, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As the Physiotherapist, you will lead the assessment, planning and delivery of physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes for a small caseload of bariatric residents. You will help residents improve strength, mobility, physical function and independence through person‑centred interventions tailored to their individual needs.

Key duties include assessing residents’ mobility and rehabilitation needs, developing and reviewing treatment plans, delivering targeted physiotherapy interventions, providing specialist advice on mobility, moving and handling, monitoring progress, maintaining accurate clinical records, and working closely with the Physiotherapy Assistant, nursing team, and wider multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes for residents.

About us

At Sandstone Care Group, we are committed to providing outstanding, person‑centred care in warm, supportive and welcoming environments. Our homes are dedicated to helping residents live with dignity, independence and the highest possible quality of life through compassionate care delivered by skilled and dedicated teams. Ribble Court Care Home is a specialist service that supports residents with a range of complex care needs, including bariatric care and rehabilitation. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored care and rehabilitation programmes that achieve meaningful outcomes for the people we support. As a growing organisation, we invest in our colleagues through training, development and career progression opportunities, creating a positive workplace where individuals are valued, supported and empowered to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

As our Physiotherapist, you will play a key role in delivering specialist rehabilitation support to a small caseload of up to seven residents with complex bariatric care needs. Working closely with a dedicated Physiotherapy Assistant and multidisciplinary team, you will help residents maximise their mobility, strength, physical function and independence through tailored rehabilitation programmes.

You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing individualised treatment plans, and providing evidence‑based interventions that support residents in achieving meaningful personal goals. You will also offer specialist guidance on mobility, moving and handling, equipment provision and rehabilitation best practice, ensuring residents receive safe, effective and person‑centred care.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or recognised professional qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration.
• Demonstrable post‑registration physiotherapy experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, rehabilitation and mobility skills.
• Experience working with individuals with complex physical or mobility needs.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a defined caseload.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team working skills.
• Person‑centred approach with a commitment to improving residents’ mobility, independence and quality of life.
• Previous bariatric care experience desirable, although not essential for candidates with strong transferable rehabilitation and complex mobility experience.
• Previous experience working with bariatric residents or within a bariatric care setting.
• Experience delivering rehabilitation programmes in a care home, community, or long‑term care environment.
• Knowledge of specialist bariatric equipment, mobility aids, and moving and handling practices.
• Experience supervising, supporting, or providing clinical direction to Physiotherapy Assistants or support staff.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver person‑centred care.
• Confidence adapting rehabilitation plans to meet complex and changing clinical needs.
• A proactive approach to service development and promoting best practice in rehabilitation and mobility support.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Physiotherapist (Band 6) • Preston, United Kingdom