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Band 3 Occupational Therapy
Healthcare Support Worker
18 hours per week | Permanent
Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service
Child Development Team, Aberdeen City

Salary
Band 3
Main Base
Aberdeen based
Contract
Permanent, 18 hours

Join our Paediatric Occupational Therapy team
Are you enthusiastic about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and want to develop your skills within a rewarding healthcare role?

NHS Grampian’s Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service is looking for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to join our established team. This is an exciting opportunity to support high-quality care for children and young people with a wide range of developmental, physical and complex needs.

About the role
Based primarily within the Child Development Team in Aberdeen City, you will support Occupational Therapists to deliver interventions across a variety of paediatric settings. The role includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities, helping children and families access the support they need.

No two days are the same. You will have opportunities to:

• Support Occupational Therapists in delivering interventions and therapeutic programmes.
• Work directly with children and young people with a diverse range of needs and abilities.
• Assist with the preparation, organisation and maintenance of therapy equipment and resources.
• Contribute to administrative tasks that support the smooth running of the service.
• Gain experience across community and hospital-based paediatric services.

About our service
Our Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service provides assessment and intervention for children and young people across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The team works within Child Development Teams and the inpatient and outpatient services at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH). We are committed to family-centred care and to helping children participate as fully as possible in everyday activities, occupations, play and learning.

What we offer

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive team environment.
• Regular supervision and support from experienced Occupational Therapists.
• Opportunities for learning, continuing professional development and career growth.
• Access to development resources through Turas.
• Flexible working arrangements where service needs allow.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic about working with children and young people, communicates well, is organised and adaptable, and can work both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in a health, social care, education or children’s setting would be advantageous.

Location and travel
The post is primarily based in Aberdeen City. Travel across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire may occasionally be required to meet service needs, and the successful candidate may be asked to work from other service locations when necessary.

Informal enquiries
Sharon Blair or Fiona Wyllie
Highly specialised Occupational Therapists
01224 475202 / 498094
or
Sara Wilson Occupational Therapy Lead 01224 550593

Help us make a positive difference for children and families across Grampian.
We would love to hear from you.

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