Job Description

Freeways Hydrotherapy Pool are looking to recruit a qualified Physiotherapist to work at our hydrotherapy pool team and land clinic located in beautiful Leigh Woods just outside of Bristol.

Who are we looking for?

In this exciting and varied role you will be responsible for assessing and delivering treatments to a range of private clients along with those who receive funding from the NHS charitable organisations and privately funded. You will also use your knowledge and expertise to provide advice and guidance to our Hydrotherapy Pool Assistants. Recent experience within the past at band 5+ or evidence of relevant experience of one of more of; Neurology, Musculoskeletal, older people, people with disabilities and paediatrics.

Significant experience (2 years +) working with clients on land is essential for the role with additional experience of treating clients in a Hydrotherapy Pool being desirable.

Applicants should be qualified physiotherapists and will need to be registered with the HCPC and CSP.

How we will reward you:

28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service Excellent induction and training Opportunity to complete recognised qualifications in line with the role Company sick pay Company pension scheme Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme) Family friendly/work-life balance policies Free DBS check every 3 years Occupational health provision Free parking at our Leigh Court Hydrotherapy Pool Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
Due to our location, a driving license and access to transport would be advantageous; however it is not essential for the role.

Who are we?

Freeways is a local charity that supports people with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of residential care and supported living services. We also run hydrotherapy and warm water sessions in our own hydrotherapy pool where a physiotherapy and rehabilitation team provide hydrotherapy assessments and treatment, advice on the best way forward, and carry out therapy treatment as required. Land based physiotherapy interventions are also provided for both individual clients and groups.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with adults and children barred list.

Unfortunately Freeways is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Please contact

Recruitment@freeways.org.uk

to see attached and Person Specification for further details about the role. #IND01

Interviews will be held in Early January 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 18,525.00-46,312.50 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol BS8 3RA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person