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Therapy Support Worker – Sirona care & health CIC

Employer: Sirona care & health CIC
Location: South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Way, Bristol, BS14 0DE
Salary: £25,760–£27,476 per year, pro rata
NHS Band: Band 3
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, part-time and flexible working
Closing date: 27 October 2026
Reference number: 083-8343409-HO
Visa sponsorship: Not available. Sirona care & health CIC explicitly states that it cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Job Overview

Sirona care & health CIC is recruiting a Therapy Support Worker to join its stroke rehabilitation team at South Bristol Community Hospital in Bristol.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates interested in developing a career in rehabilitation and supporting adults recovering from strokes and other complex health conditions. You will work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in an integrated multidisciplinary team, helping patients improve their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The 30-bed rehabilitation unit provides a purpose-built environment for medically stable patients to receive assessments, focused therapy and ongoing support.

The successful candidate will receive regular supervision, appraisals, competency development and training opportunities while working under the guidance of senior therapists.

Key Responsibilities

As a Therapy Support Worker, your duties will include:

  • Encouraging patients to develop and maintain independence through appropriate rehabilitation techniques.
  • Supporting patients with their day-to-day rehabilitation activities under the direction of lead therapists.
  • Monitoring and reporting patients’ progress to help the therapy team assess their development.
  • Carrying out delegated clinical and therapy-related activities for patients on the caseload.
  • Delivering safe, effective, patient-centred and evidence-based care.
  • Providing individual and group rehabilitation under the direct supervision of senior therapists.
  • Supporting adults receiving acute and longer-term health and social care within the complex assessment beds.
  • Working collaboratively with nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals.
  • Communicating effectively with patients and colleagues, including people who experience communication barriers.

Qualifications and Requirements

Essential requirements:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards the qualification.
  • Experience providing direct patient care in a health or social care setting.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and use your own initiative when appropriate.
  • Good verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate with patients and service users who may have communication difficulties.
  • Confidence using IT systems, including email and systems such as EMIS.
  • Ability to provide an example of effective communication used to resolve an issue with a patient or service user.
  • A supporting statement explaining why you want to work for Sirona care & health.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

  • A Level 3 Health apprenticeship.
  • Recent relevant experience in a rehabilitation setting.
  • Experience working with stroke patients, people with neurological conditions or other complex needs.

Applicants should ensure that qualifications, training and employment experience mentioned in their supporting statement are also recorded in the relevant application sections.

Training and Career Development

This role offers opportunities to develop your healthcare and rehabilitation skills while working alongside experienced professionals.

Support includes:

  • A structured training programme.
  • Regular supervision and appraisals.
  • Competency-based development.
  • Joint working with experienced therapists and other healthcare professionals.
  • Experience supporting patients through stroke rehabilitation and recovery.

Candidates who are beginning their healthcare careers, considering a career change or looking to develop their existing care experience may find this role valuable, provided they meet the essential requirements.

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Salary and Employee Benefits

The position offers an annual salary of £25,760 to £27,476, pro rata, under the NHS Agenda for Change pay scheme.

Benefits highlighted by Sirona care & health include:

  • NHS employment benefits.
  • At least 27 days of annual leave, subject to the applicable terms and conditions.
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
  • Training and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible working options, depending on service requirements.

Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work

Important: Visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

Sirona care & health CIC confirms that it cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require a new employer-sponsored visa should therefore not rely on this role as a route to UK visa sponsorship.

The advert also states that applicants who currently require a visa to work in the UK must have at least 14 months remaining before their visa expires. Applicants must disclose their visa expiry date in their application; otherwise, their application may not be considered.

Candidates should check their individual right-to-work position before applying.

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates should review the full job description and person specification before submitting an application.

When applying, ensure that you:

  1. Explain why you want to join Sirona care & health CIC.
  2. Provide evidence of your patient care experience and communication skills.
  3. Include relevant qualifications, training and employment history in the correct application sections.
  4. Disclose your visa expiry date if you currently require a visa to work in the UK.

Interviews will take place in person unless a reasonable adjustment is required.

Closing date: 27 October 2026.

Employer Information

Employer: Sirona care & health CIC
Workplace: Sub-acute Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Ward 100, South Bristol Community Hospital, Hengrove Way, Bristol, BS14 0DE, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/
Job contact: Kelly O’Leary, Clinical Lead
Email: kelly.O’leary1@nhs.net

Sirona care & health CIC provides adult and children’s community services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

 

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