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Physiotherapy Assistant

The closing date is 30 July 2025

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Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Bristol is the Level 1 service for patients with complex neurological rehabilitation needs for the South West of England. We have 52 rehabilitation beds and offer both Level 1 (intensive) and Level 2 (slower stream) specialist inpatient rehabilitation for patients with brain injury and other neurological conditions.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join and support our therapy team as a Physiotherapy Assistant. The post is a 1 year fixed term contract and may appeal to those considering a career as a physiotherapist, wanting to gain skills, experience and/or a better understanding of the profession

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,487.81 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008919

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve:

  • carrying out exercise and mobility programmes
  • assisting physiotherapists with treatment sessions, including hydrotherapy
  • running exercise groups
  • using specialist equipment such as standing frames, walking harnesses, treadmills and wheelchair accessible exercise bikes
  • supporting the team with administrative tasks and maintaining a tidy and functional gym
  • understanding the wider effects of brain injury on physical rehabilitation

Training will be provided by the physiotherapy team and you will be supported to develop within the role through regular supervision. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Doctors, Nurses, Rehabilitation Technicians and Rehabilitation Assistants.

For an informal discussion please contact Claire Bassett (Lead Physiotherapist) or David Hewitt (Deputy Lead Physiotherapist) on 0117 9562697

Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays

  • Birthday off

  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities

  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop

  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice

  • A Nest Personal Pension account

  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians

  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme

  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know

  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will involve:

  • carrying out exercise and mobility programmes
  • assisting physiotherapists with treatment sessions, including hydrotherapy
  • running exercise groups
  • using specialist equipment such as standing frames, walking harnesses, treadmills and wheelchair accessible exercise bikes
  • supporting the team with administrative tasks and maintaining a tidy and functional gym
  • understanding the wider effects of brain injury on physical rehabilitation

Training will be provided by the physiotherapy team and you will be supported to develop within the role through regular supervision. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Neuropsychologists, Doctors, Nurses, Rehabilitation Technicians and Rehabilitation Assistants.

For an informal discussion please contact Claire Bassett (Lead Physiotherapist) or David Hewitt (Deputy Lead Physiotherapist) on 0117 9562697

Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays

  • Birthday off

  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities

  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop

  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice

  • A Nest Personal Pension account

  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians

  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme

  • Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits

  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know

  • ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A keen interest in exercise and rehabilitation
  • Passionate about helping those with disabilities to maximise their physical potential
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Work well in a team
  • Dynamic and enthusiastic
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A keen interest in exercise and rehabilitation
  • Passionate about helping those with disabilities to maximise their physical potential
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Work well in a team
  • Dynamic and enthusiastic

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner - AHP

Kerry Childs

kerry.childs@activecaregroup.co.uk

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,487.81 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008919

Job locations

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Bristol

Somerset

BS16 2UU


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