Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board has a new, exciting opportunity for motivated, driven and passionate Physiotherapy Support worker based in Carmarthenshire.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and motivation to support community therapy intervention. You will become part of our busy and friendly Community Physiotherapy Team in Carmarthenshire Locality, delivering rehabilitation to adults in the community environment and helping them to work towards functional independence.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience of using highly skilled handling techniques to facilitate patient movement, and/or rehabilitation. You will work with others in the team in the treatment of patients, and independently following treatment plans.
You will work in a variety of settings including, people's own homes, rehabilitation spaces and community hospitals.
We are looking for a caring, friendly person and has the ability to get on with people in a mature and positive way.
You will need to have the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 18/08/2025.
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 description
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.
Job description
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
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ 3 / or level 3 learning or equivalent
- Evidence of broad base of general education and/or life experiences
- IT Skills
- Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training, short courses
Desirable
- Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice evidencing 60 credits level 3 learning.
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field
- Willingness to undergo relevant training
- Computer/keyboard skills
- Experience of working alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience of working with groups of patients
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ 3 / or level 3 learning or equivalent
- Evidence of broad base of general education and/or life experiences
- IT Skills
- Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training, short courses
Desirable
- Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice evidencing 60 credits level 3 learning.
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field
- Willingness to undergo relevant training
- Computer/keyboard skills
- Experience of working alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience of working with groups of patients
Language Skills
Desirable
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
