Job summary
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.
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 6/8/2025
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
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working within a relevant health, social care, third or independent sector service environment
Desirable
- 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
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working within a relevant health, social care, third or independent sector service environment
Desirable
- 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
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).
