Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy/Therapies
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-ACS002-0126-A
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Llandough
- Town
- Penarth
- Salary
- £24,833 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Physiotherapy Support Worker
Band 2
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well motivated individual who is able to demonstrate an interest in patient rehabilitation, into this Physiotherapy Support Worker role. The main qualities we are looking for include being caring and kind - in addition to being well organised and using own initiative.
Main duties of the job
There is one post based on the medicine wards at the University Hospital Llandough and the second in the University Hospital of Wales. The post holder will work as part of a large team of physiotherapists and support workers providing physiotherapy to predominantly frail older people. The job responsibilities will include supervision of exercises and activities of daily living including some aspects of personal care. There will also be some administrative duties as part of the role.
If candidates are shortlisted and invited to an interview, we would strongly recommend that you make contact before you attend the interview to fully understand the role and requirements and have an informal conversation with the Team Lead.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic awareness of physiotherapy
- Basic knowledge of rehabilitation
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of organisation
- Knowledge of disability issues
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Reliability
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable criteria
- Basic I.T. skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in caring role
- Experience of dealing with people
- Experience in health and wellbeing and or social care
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic Education
- G.C.S.E. English Grade C or above, or equivalent
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nancy Maisey
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Clinical Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921825443
- Additional information
Please make contact via email, we can then arrange a telephone call for more information or an informal visit to the department and meet the team.
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