Rehabilitation Health & Care Support Worker

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is looking for a Rehabilitation Health & Care Support Worker in Aberystwyth. The role involves delivering patient-centered care and supporting rehabilitation efforts to enhance patient independence. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, experience in health care support, and effective communication skills. Salary ranges from £25,313 to £26,999 annually.

Qualifications

• GCSE level numeracy and literacy or equivalent.
• Relevant NVQ / Diploma at level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Recent experience in a relevant health or social care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver delegated care/tasks as a team member.
• Support patients to achieve independence through rehabilitation.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Numeracy and literacy

Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches

Experience in health & care support

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Relevant NVQ/Diploma at level 3

Job description

Rehabilitation Health & Care Support Worker

The Rehabilitation Health & Care Support Worker delivers delegated care/tasks across a range of disciplines as part of a team based approach to delivering holistic patient centred care. Ystwyth ward specialises in Stroke and frailty rehabilitation.

A key aim of the role will be to support the patient to achieve optimum independence by assisting in the provision and monitoring of rehabilitation services; implementing an agreed individualised plan of care as determined by the team.

The post holder is expected to always treat individuals with dignity and respect recognising their wishes and beliefs empowering the patient to have choice and control of their care.

The post-holder will practice in accordance with Health Board standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.

The post-holder will be expected to develop within the role as required within the boundaries of the job description and agreed competencies.

The post holder must communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members contributing to and maintaining the team/ward philosophy.

Main duties of the job

As a conscientious and enthusiastic individual, would you like to work within a specialist, supportive, dynamic, multidisciplinary team who are passionate about all aspects of rehabilitating post injury.

You will be supporting patients to transition from emergency or acute care to home. Working closely with therapists and nurses you will enable people to reach their individual goals and optimum functional baseline.

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

Interviews to be held on 17/11/2025

About us

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

Job 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 and Knowledge

• Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
• Relevant NVQ / Diploma at level 3 or equivalent experience and prepared to work towards achieving this level of qualification within two years of appointment
• Record of professional development
• Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches

Experience

• Recent experience of working within a relevant health, social care, third or independent sector service environment
• Recognise the importance of the Fundamentals of Care to the patient/client & of enabling patient/client to optimise independence
• Experience of rehabilitation
• Experience of working as a health & care support worker

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)