Job Summary
We are looking to appoint motivated and enthusiastic individuals to support stroke rehabilitation in our inpatient and community rehabilitation teams. TheMulti professional Rehabilitation Assistant (MPRA) role supports the multidisciplinary team(including Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Psychology) to deliver the therapeutic goals of people undertaking rehabilitation in the Stroke Service at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
The post holders will work as part of the multidisciplinary teams for the 38-bedded inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) and Early Supported Discharge (ESD) community stroke team to deliver specialist patient centred and goal-oriented rehabilitation to stroke patients. They will be responsible for delivering person centred meaningful activities working closely with patients, their families, volunteers and multidisciplinary professionals across the service.
A key aim of the role is to deliver rehabilitation across 7 days to improve flow and enhance the patient experience. Therefore, rotas will include weekends and bank holidays as well as week day shifts.
The post will involve rotating between the SRC and ESD teams and therefore the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is desirable for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to:
Contribute to the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality service to patients recovering and rehabilitating after stroke.
Work well within a multidisciplinary team, under the guidance of registered health professionals.
Advocate and support patients’ rights by promoting shared decision making, respecting individual choice and beliefs, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
Person Specification
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or Level II equivalent qualification
- NVQ/QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge
- Or NVQ/QCF Level 3 PLUS Additional training to Diploma level or equivalent or Equivalent through short courses and experience and equivalent competencies achieved and consistent attendance.
- Knowledge of teaching skills appropriate to adults, and knowledge of learning styles.
- Knowledge of the presentations associated with physical and cognitive difficulties.
- Knowledge of factors pertaining to community working (e.g. lone working, home visiting, risk assessment).
- Knowledge of the range of Rehabilitation interventions appropriate in the treatment of people with physical and cognitive difficulties.
- Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the other professions in the multidisciplinary and multi-agency team.
Desirable
- Health and Social care related qualification evidenced through accredited courses.
- Knowledge of application of practice in a range of therapy professions.
- Awareness of the principles of the implementation of the Unified Assessment Process.
- Awareness of the principles of client centred goal setting.
- Knowledge of the procedures pertaining to the ordering, monitoring and control of stock equipment.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment, enthusiasm and flexibility to the needs of the service
- Ability to accept standards of others without prejudice.
- Positive attitude
Desirable
- Ability to cope well under pressure.
- Demonstrates initiative.
Other
Essential
- The ability to meet the demands of the role to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.
- Ability to travel to meet the demands of the post.
Desirable
- Broad range of interests.
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
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: 23 February 2026
