Job summary
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22.5 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Falls Prevention Team within the Livewell Wellbeing services.

You will contribute to reducing falls and fall-related injuries across Plymouth, supporting older adults to live their best lives; utilising behaviour change skills to support engagement and longer-term adherence to physical activity and specific falls prevention programmes.

Under the guidance of physiotherapists and health improvement practitioners you will be integral in supporting delivery of falls prevention interventions; implementing rehabilitation plans, practicing with equipment, and supporting exercise, both on a 1:1 basis in patients homes or clinics and in our group-based programme, FaME (Falls Management Exercise), within community venues across Plymouth.

This role is a 6 month fixed term contract, up to 22.5 hours per week.

Interview date: 28th October 2026.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Main duties of the job
The Wellbeing Team supports delivery of falls prevention activities. The falls prevention team are responsible for carrying out multifactorial falls risk assessments and interventions for adults over the age of 55 who are at risk of falls or who have fallen. This includes the delivery of group-based strength and balance classes - Falls Management Exercise (FaME) and home-based exercise delivery, including Otago. The team also plays a preventative role by spreading key messages, for example, the importance of Moving More, strength and balance exercise, bone health and other evidence-based falls prevention activities, through health promotion events across the city.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of rehabilitation of individuals who have a wide range of long-term and complex conditions. Under the guidance of registered physiotherapists and health improvement practitioners, the post holders role will include supporting the delivery of evidence-based falls prevention interventions, including FaME group delivery, implementing rehabilitation plans and empowering individuals to achieve their agreed goals. This may include, practicing with equipment, mobility practice and supporting exercise plans, underpinned by effective use of behaviour change conversations.

Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details
Date posted: 23 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
pa, pro-rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: B9832-2026-PTA-1647
Job locations: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
To ensure that individuals are fully informed and consent to rehabilitation.

Manages delegated caseload with support from the registered practitioner.

To implement rehabilitation programmes for those individuals triaged direct to the support worker while following the service protocols.

To meet regularly with the relevant therapist to discuss treatment goals, progress and moving on from the service.

Communicate outcomes of intervention to the referrer, GP and individual receiving rehabilitation via a discharge report following consultation with the registered practitioner.

To assist therapists/practitioners in setting up/arranging assessments and rehabilitation sessions, this may include both standardised and non-standardised assessments, in the department, a community venue or on a home visit.

As part of the intervention, you are required to liaise with family/carers, departments and organisations following consultation with the registered practitioner.

Carry out observations and rehabilitation, following the guidance given by the therapists, whilst maintaining the persons privacy and dignity. This may include teaching new techniques and/or teaching the use of equipment.

Use own judgement to vary and adapt choice of activity to fit the individuals needs and capabilities to achieve treatment goals. Feeding back any changes to the identified registered practitioner.

To assess for, demonstrate and instruct in the safe use and maintenance of rehabilitative equipment as prescribed by the therapist or yourself. Order the equipment in line with the CES policy and service guidelines.

Maintain high standards of care at all times in a manner sensitive to the individuals needs, acknowledging and respecting their rights, individual values, cultural and religious diversity at all times.

Contribute to the evaluation process through knowledge of simple rehabilitation evaluation measures and tools.

Participate in the management of a waiting list of referrals.

Manage your own diary of appointments.

To work jointly with other health, social care and wellbeing team colleagues.

Responsibility for Communication
To record and report regularly on an individuals progress and treatment methods to the MDT or registered practitioner in accordance with the policies and procedures of the team.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods with individuals who may have difficulty understanding or communicating and who may be low in mood and lack of insight.

To receive sensitive information, for e.g., regarding an individual you are working with, or their carer and communicate this information to the supervising therapist and relevant members of the MDT.

Maintain confidentiality and security of patient records in line with the Trust policy and procedure.

To communicate effectively by phone, fax and electronically with a wide variety of departments/organisations both internally and externally to the Trust.

To be responsible for record keeping in line with the Trust, Professional policies and procedures.

See full job description attached

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good general standard of education.
• Evidence of numeracy/literacy.
• Technical Qualification e.g. City and Guilds, NVQ III or equivalent (evidence of undertaking study in related areas.

Desirable

• Otago Leader Award.

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working in Rehabilitation/Care setting, either in-patient/community.

Desirable

• Ability to use own initiative but knows when to seek guidance.
• Ability to work flexibly to support therapy services.
• Good time management.
• Ability to manage/prioritise own workload.
• Empathetic and able to manage emotional situations.
• Understanding of client centred practice.

Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work as part of MDT.
• Evidence of IT/computer skills.
• Observation/listening skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Able to carry out moderate physical effort.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• To feel confident in the management of challenging personalities.

Desirable

• Ability to document in clear and concise manner.
• Ability to accurately feedback observations.
• Able to work effectively as part of MDT Teams.
• Able to reflect on and receive advice/guidance on own practice.
• Ability to work in group settings.
• Able to work unsupervised in ward, department and community settings.
• Ability to empathise.

Knowledge
Essential

• Role of other professions in rehabilitation.
• An understanding of the rehabilitation process and Multi-disciplinary work.
• Willingness to participate in in-service and mandatory training.

Desirable

• Ability to use specific rehabilitation techniques.
• Understanding of the Care Act.
• Understanding of clinical conditions relevant to older adults.
• Understanding of health care environment.
• Understanding of wellbeing/public health.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain competence.

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Ability and willingness to work across Plymouth.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Willingness to attend and take part in health promotion events.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details
Employer name: Livewell Southwest
Address: 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Health Improvement Manager - Falls Prevention, Paula Swift, paula.swift2@nhs.net

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).