Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

NHS; Llandrindod Wells; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Training opportunities

Meaningful impact on patients’ lives

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board in Llandrindod Wells invites applications for a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant (Band 3) on a part-time basis. You will join a Community Therapy Team to deliver patient-centred rehabilitation, working with therapists and other health professionals to support recovery and independence.

The role requires flexibility for weekends and 8am–8pm shifts, with opportunities for training and career development within the NHS framework, supporting a caring rural community.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Understanding of manual handling principles.
• Experience in healthcare or therapy setting desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation through therapy interventions, including support with personal care, cognition and mobility.
• Carry out rehabilitation plans as delegated by occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Main area Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 26.25 hours per week (Includes weekend working) Job ref 070-ACS066-0926-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

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

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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

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.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

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

Experience

• 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.