Location
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
26,928 to 29,551 per year
About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
They’re not just another healthcare provider. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is home to specialist neuropsychiatry care that changes lives. From inpatients to day services, their team works with compassion, grit, and purpose. Right now, they’re growing fast and reshaping what rehabilitation looks like for patients with complex needs.
Job details
Benefits
- Skilled Worker Sponsorship available for the right candidate
- Supportive work environment that values professional growth
- Immediate start jobs UK available for eligible applicants
- Team-based approach across multiple disciplines
- Learning and development support including new pilot projects
- Person-centred care model focused on recovery and independence
- Flexible work settings across inpatient, community, and day units
Requirements
- GCSEs in English and Maths (A to C) or Level II equivalent
- NVQ/QCF Level 4, or Level 3 with additional Diploma training
- Experience in a caring role, preferably involving neuro or older adult support
- Solid communication and teamworking skills
- Basic IT literacy and ability to work across professional boundaries
- Self-motivation with a proactive approach to delivering care
- Skilled in group facilitation and one-to-one sessions
- Understanding of rehabilitation techniques and equipment use
- Knowledge of recovery-focused approaches and multidisciplinary teams
Salary Details
They’re offering between £26,928 and £29,551 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
About the Role
Working with the Welsh Neuropsychiatry Service, this role is hands-on and human first. The Multi-Professional Rehabilitation Assistant will be part of a diverse and evolving team, working alongside occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, and nurses. Every day, they’ll help deliver person-centred rehab that’s tailored, goal-driven, and grounded in compassion.
They’ll be based on Ash Ward or Ash Day Unit at Hafan y Coed, within University Hospital Llandough. Think of this as more than just a job. It’s an invitation to help people reclaim parts of their lives after brain injury, using a mix of physical, cognitive, and emotional interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Run group and individual sessions across different settings to encourage independence
- Help deliver therapy plans under the guidance of registered professionals
- Promote self-care, physical activity, communication, and leisure activities
- Work with carers and families to support long-term outcomes
- Assist in the installation and safe use of aids or equipment
- Maintain records, monitor progress, and provide feedback to the MDT
- Support students and junior support staff in delivering high standards of care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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
Equal Opportunity Statement
They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage Welsh speakers to apply, though speaking Welsh is not essential. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome
Employer Details
- Company Name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Address University Hospital Llandough, Hafan y Coed, Cardiff
- Contact careers.cav@wales.nhs.uk
Reference Number
028-HS247-0424
How To Apply
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