Specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapy Support Worker

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in the United Kingdom is seeking a Specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapy Support Worker to join their Pembrokeshire Community Learning Disabilities Team. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a Specialist Learning Disabilities physiotherapist and assist in managing physiotherapy for clients. Prior experience with people with learning disabilities is essential, and candidates should be able to travel around the County effectively. A diploma for Health Care Support Workers is expected, and Welsh language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities is essential.
• Knowledge of the physiotherapist's role is important.
• The ability to travel around the County in a timely manner is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-disciplinary team under the direction of a Specialist Learning Disabilities physiotherapist.
• Help manage physiotherapy for clients with learning disabilities.
• Independently carry out therapy sessions in various settings.

Skills

Experience working with people with learning disabilities

Knowledge of physiotherapy role

Ability to travel in a timely manner

Welsh language skills

Education

Level 3 and 4 Physiotherapy Diploma for Health Care Support Workers

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join the Pembrokeshire Community Learning Disabilities Team as a Specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapy Support Worker. The post holder will join a friendly and motivated physiotherapy service on a permanent basis. The post holder will work as part of the multi‑disciplinary team under the direction of a Specialist Learning Disabilities physiotherapist. The post holder will be supported by the physiotherapist within the team to independently carry out individual and group therapy sessions in a variety of different settings. Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

The post holder will be part of the Hywel Dda University Health Board Learning Disabilities (LD) service and assist the qualified physiotherapist in the overall physiotherapy management of clients with learning disabilities in collaboration with carers and other agencies. They will work closely with other members of the Pembrokeshire Community Learning disabilities team including Occupational Therapists, LD Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Dieticians, Pharmacists etc.

Some experience of working with people with a learning disability and knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist is essential. There will be expectation to undertake the Level 3 and 4 Physiotherapy Diploma for Health Care Support Workers and additional opportunities for further training within the role will be offered. This is a community role based in a rural area. The ability to travel around the County in a timely manner is essential for this role. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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