Therapeutic Activity Worker – Adult Mental Health
Join the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde team as a Band 3 Therapeutic Activity Worker to support adult mental health patients.
Role Overview
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver and support a range of structured and informal therapeutic activities, both one‑to‑one and in group settings, to promote engagement, wellbeing, and recovery.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver therapeutic activities tailored to patient needs, such as guided walks, stress‑management and relaxation sessions, basic sleep hygiene, arts, crafts, music and reminiscence‑based sessions.
* Work collaboratively with nursing, occupational therapy and medical staff to identify and support patient activity goals.
* Build therapeutic relationships that encourage engagement, motivation and recovery.
* Support the safe and inclusive facilitation of groups and maintain clear boundaries and appropriate interactions at all times.
* Contribute to care planning, reviews and documentation as appropriate to the role.
What We Offer
* A supportive and inclusive team environment.
* On‑the‑job training and development opportunities.
* The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ recovery journeys.
Who We’re Looking For
* Kind, patient and confident in engaging people with complex needs.
* Good communicator who can motivate, encourage and connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
* Experience in a health or social care setting is desirable, particularly in mental health or therapeutic roles.
* Creativity, adaptability and a willingness to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role every day.
Shift Pattern
4/7 shifts, including public holidays and weekends.
Contact
To arrange an informal visit, please contact Sarah Benson at 0141 531 3234 or via lee.munro@nhs.scot.
Inclusive Employment
We encourage applications from all sections of the community and support applications from the Armed Forces Community.
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