Occupational Therapy Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Aberdeen City is looking for a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Support Worker to assist in the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team. The role involves supporting older adults with mental illness in both individual and group settings, guided by qualified Occupational Therapists. Candidates need good communication skills, relevant experience, and a driving licence is essential. This position offers opportunities for personal development and a flexible working model, fully supporting a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Regular supervision and support

Opportunities for self-development

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence.
• Experience of working alongside Occupational Therapists is beneficial.
• Flexible working may be required, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in one-to-one and group sessions.
• Work alongside multi-disciplinary team and qualified Occupational Therapists.
• Follow guidance from qualified Occupational Therapists.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience working within mental health

Understanding of Occupational Therapy role

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

NHS Grampian is looking to recruit a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Support Worker in the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, within Aberdeen City.

This is an exciting post working with older adults (aged over 65) with both functional and organic mental illness. The post holder will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team and qualified Occupational Therapists.

The role will entail supporting patients in one-to-one and group sessions in a variety of community settings - following guidance from the qualified Occupational Therapists.

Applicants must have good communication skills and have experience working within mental health and experience of working alongside Occupational Therapists or a good understanding of the role of an Occupational Therapist. They must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

A driving licence is essential for this post.

Flexible working, including evening and weekend work may be required to meet service demands.

Regular supervision and support will be provided as will the opportunity to self-develop through the use of Personal Development Plans and appraisal.

Interviews will take place on 17 February 2026.

We Welcome And Encourage Informal Enquiries Please Contact Angela Pointon or Alison McBain (Senior Occupational Therapists) Tel: [phone]

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information For Candidates

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.