Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our dynamic team to work with people who have experienced Stroke or Brain injury as they return home from hospital and rebuild their lives. The successful applicant will work with a range of professional colleagues including occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, a dietitian, and physiotherapists to support individual rehabilitation programmes with people in their own homes and communities. There will be opportunities to support the delivery of our Niwrostwt Neurological Recovery College programme and online groups. Applicants should have a level 3 qualification in a relevant field and will be required to undertake the AGORED level 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner practice-based Qualification.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the provision of health care to the people of Gwent by providing high quality, effective support and rehabilitation services to people who have had a stroke or brain injury enabling people to return home from hospital early and rebuild meaningful lives. This activity supports the ABUHB Clinical Futures work reducing length of hospital stay, providing care closer to home and establishing home as the hub.
The post holder will carry a delegated caseload of people with stroke and other neurological conditions and will work closely with registered clinicians within the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of AGORED Level 3 qualification relevant to workplace or equivalent appropriate support worker training / qualifications
- STARS stroke training or equivalent
- Understanding of the complex nature of Rehabilitation.
Desirable
- ECDL
- Advancing STARS stroke training
- Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions
- Knowledge and application of Microsoft Word, and Outlook
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a support worker or in an allied field. Experience of managing own time and prioritising activities.
- Experience of self-development demonstrated by CPD portfolio. Experience of contributing to improving services
- Experience of working independently
Desirable
- Previous experience as an OT/physio/SLT Assistant or HCSW
- Experience working with people following stroke or brain injury
- Experience of working in a variety of teams
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Sound oral/written communication skills Demonstrable interpersonal skills within individual and group situations
- Problem-solving skills Experience of adapting to new demands
- Reliable and responsible Motivated to direct own workload and workload of others
Desirable
- Able to move and handle people with a physical disability
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role: care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
Other
Essential
- Experience of coping with distressing or emotional situations Able to cope with occasional exposure to challenging work environments
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).
Closing Date: 16 July 2025
