Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

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

Job summary

THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO FUNDING. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Community Therapy Team as a community based Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant within our Therapy Led Reablement service. 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 in their own homes, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation through therapy interventions, which may include support with personal care tasks, cognition, mobility and activities of daily living.
• 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. Mix of 8am-2pm, 2pm-8pm and 8am-8pm shifts. You will be required to work 1 in 3 weekends.

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.

About us

Being the smallest Health 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 work life 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.

Job responsibilities

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.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

• Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3 and A Levels (Essential)
• Significant experience, skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 with a willingness to achieve this qualification (Essential)
• Good knowledge of health and social care (Essential)
• Working towards or achieved Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Support / Rehabilitation (Desirable)
• Experience of working across statutory or voluntary organisations (Essential)
• Experienced team worker (Essential)
• Interpersonal and communication skills (Essential)
• Experience of working in a role of supporting therapists (Desirable)
• Experience of working with the relevant patient group (Desirable)
• Commitment to learning and development (Essential)
• Ability to engage with team and service users (Essential)
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner (Essential)
• Adaptable and willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, occasional weekend working may be required (Essential)
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn (Desirable)

Employer details

Employer name: Powys Teaching Health Board
Address: Victoria Memorial Hospital, Salop Road, Welshpool, SY21 7DU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
Contact: Anna Belotti, Physiotherapy Team Lead, [e-mail], 07754452296
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 2 years
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 070-ACS073-1026

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.