Job Description

The Rehabilitation Health & Care Support Worker delivers delegated care/tasks across a range of disciplines as part of a team based approach to delivering holistic patient centred care.



A key aim of the role will be to support the patient to achieve optimum independence by assisting in the provision and monitoring of rehabilitation services; implementing an agreed individualised plan of care as determined by the team.



The post holder is expected to always treat individuals with dignity and respect recognising their wishes and beliefs empowering the patient to have choice and control of their care.



The post-holder will practice in accordance with Health Board standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.



The post-holder will be expected to develop within the role as required within the boundaries of the job description and agreed competencies.



The post holder must communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members contributing to and maintaining the team/ward philosophy.



As a conscientious and enthusiastic individual, would you like to work within a specialist, supportive, dynamic, multidisciplinary team who are passionate about all aspects of rehabilitating post injury.



You will be supporting patients to transition from emergency or acute care to home. Working closely with therapists and nurses you will enable people to reach their individual goals and optimum functional baseline.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post:

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcomed to apply.



Interviews to be held on 6/8/2025



Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.



We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.



We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres:

Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings



47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers



Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.