Job Summary
Reablement - Empowering Independence
We're looking for a compassionate and skilled professional to join our team, supporting people in their journey to improved mobility, independence, and wellbeing.
In this role, you'll work with a range of conditions, from neurological conditions like stroke and Parkinson's to musculoskeletal issues such as arthritis and fractures. You'll also support patients recovering after hospital discharge, working closely with our Reablement team to encourage mobility and maximize their potential.
You'll assess, treat, and manage patients, tailoring treatment plans to their individual needs and adjusting them as they progress. Your ability to communicate complex clinical information in a clear, supportive way will be essential, as will your ability to work with patients facing communication or cognitive challenges. You'll also play a key role in safeguarding, ensuring the highest standards of care and professional practice.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, treat, and manage patients.
- Tailor treatment plans to individual needs.
- Communicate complex clinical information clearly.
- Work with patients facing communication or cognitive challenges.
- Play a key role in safeguarding and ensuring high standards of care.
We're looking for someone with a degree in physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and experience working with diverse and sometimes challenging client groups. You'll need excellent interpersonal skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to travel to patients' homes and other care settings.
In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to truly change lives.
About Us
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported, and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work, and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying, or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust, and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,626 to £40,476 a year (£38,626 - £40,476 pro rata)
Hours per week: 18.5 hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
F0041-4328
Job locations
County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Wiltshire Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1ER
Wiltshire Council
Bourne Hill
Salisbury
SP1 3UZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- Support and assist the well-being of individuals and groups to assure their protection, security, and development.
- Focus on identifying and maximizing movement to improve the health and wellbeing of your patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification (SCQF Level 9) recognized by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Desirable
* Experience working within a range of settings including rehabilitation-based settings.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Council
Address
County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Employer's website
Wiltshire Council #J-18808-Ljbffr