Activity and Therapeutic Support Worker AA

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Dunfermline seeks an Activity and Therapeutic Support Worker. The ideal candidate will plan and deliver activities to enhance the mental and physical well-being of patients in a low secure forensic environment. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with a trauma-informed approach, are essential. This role offers full and part-time hours across seven days. The organization values equality, diversity, and support for disabled candidates, emphasizing a commitment to inclusive hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Must become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• Must hold the legal right to work in the United Kingdom or have a valid visa status that allows work in the UK.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide activities promoting well-being in a forensic setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and deliver a programme of activities in-house and within the community.
• Engage patients in activity programmes using risk-focused approaches.
• Promote social inclusion and independence among patients.

Skills

Creative and resourceful

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Trauma-informed practice

Job description

Daleview is a regional low secure forensic environment which can provide accommodation to 10 males with a learning disability. The regional component reflects that the unit is funded by the Four Health board areas that form the learning disability, Managed Care Network, NHS Borders, NHS Forth Valley, NHS Fife and NHS Lothian. Currently we have an exciting opportunity for a highly enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Activity and Therapeutic Support Worker.

Responsibilities

Daleview is looking for an Activity and Therapeutic Support Worker to plan, organise and deliver a programme of activities in-house and within the community. The role requires a creative and resourceful, trauma‑informed practitioner who is a strong team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. The applicant will feel confident in providing a wide range of activities to interest and stimulate the physical and mental well‑being of this patient group, promote social inclusion and independence, and motivate, guide and engage patients in activity programmes using risk‑focused approaches.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• Must be a trauma‑informed practitioner with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to provide a wide range of activities to promote physical and mental well‑being in a forensic setting.
• Must hold the legal right to work in the United Kingdom or have a valid visa status that allows work in the UK.

Hours of Work

Full and Part‑Time hours available across seven days.

Application & Closing Notice

We welcome informal enquiries to: Senior Charge Nurse Sharon McGiffen on 01383 565220.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Equality, Diversity & Disability Statement

We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Legal & Work Authorization

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. As part of the pre‑employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre‑settled status. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.