Healthcare Support Worker – Occupational Therapy

Job description

Post Title : Health Care Support Worker – Occupational TherapyLocation : St Andrews Community HospitalSalary/Banding : Band 3Hours : 36Overview This role works within the Community Rehabilitation Team in St Andrews to deliver occupational therapy programmes to adults, primarily older people, in the ward setting or in patients' own homes.Responsibilities Work with the Occupational Therapy Service to deliver therapeutic treatment programmes to service users in ward or home settings.Prevent hospital admission and support early discharge from hospital.Carry out ongoing treatment programmes for a mixed caseload of mainly older people.Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.May be required to work at other community hospital sites.Qualifications SVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or equivalent.Experience as a physiotherapy or OT support worker desirable.Experience working with older people desirable.Good organisational and communication skills; able to work independently and within a team.Other Information Public holiday working is in operation. The service offers regular supervision, PDP and training opportunities. Travel throughout the area is essential.Equality, Diversity and Inclusion NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. We fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

St Andrews

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English