Rehabilitation Coach
The closing date is 04 August 2025
Job summary
The Live Well serviceseeks a compassionate and motivated individual to join its therapy team as a Rehabilitation Coach.
The postholder will be responsible for:
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Supporting people with long term Neurological conditions to meet their goals in a number of community settings including groups and 1:1 under the guidance of the registered staff.
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Leading group activities.
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Delivery of online and face to face interventions.
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Collection of data and service user administration.
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Applicants will have relevant qualifications to the role and knowledge of health promotion, long term condition management and experience of group facilitation. Previous experience as a therapies support worker or experience as an exercise professional is advantageous. They will have experience in health promotion type activities and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. Theywill need to have excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, be able to work as part of a varied team, and be able to motivate service users. Previous experience of groups delivery , data collection and audit are desirable.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
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To provide a service that will promote physical and functional activity and promote healthy lifestyle for residents of Cardiff and the Vale UHB living with long term conditions.
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To work under supervision and assist the Live Well service Therapists in clinical and administrative duties.
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To be delegated routine interventions to be carried out independently, and to progress these interventions within guidelines laid down by the Live Well service Therapists.
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In addition, the post holder may be required to work in other areas depending on service needs.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
21 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001-PST043-0725
Job locations
Woodlands House
Maes-Y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Woodlands House
Maes-Y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
Employer's website
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
AHP Clinical Lead. Community Neuro Rehab Service
Annabelle Price
02921836259
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