SP- Occupational Therapy Healthcare Support Worker

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic healthcare support worker (HCSW) to be part of our Neurorehabilitation Pathway based at Horizons Rehabilitation Centre. Horizons provides a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation service for patients over the age of 16 who are having difficulties with their independence and day to day abilities due to a neurological condition. This service supports patients within multiple teams across Grampian.

The post holder will be required to assess and treat patients, within their scope of practice working within the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team. This will include working independently in patients own homes and community settings. Both individual and running patient group therapy sessions are integral parts of this post. Applicants should have previous experience within a neurological or stroke specific health or social care setting.

The service is supportive of providing relevant training, supervision and appraisal for the successful candidate.

There may be a requirement in the future for weekend working / public holiday working to meet the service needs.

A current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance for work purposes is essential.

We are a welcoming team, and would encourage applicants to visit our team prior to interview to gain a greater understanding of the role.

The closing date for this post may change to an earlier date should sufficient applications be received.

Interviews will be on Wednesday 8th April 2026 in Aberdeen and will involve a practical element.

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.

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 ruitmentt.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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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.

Contact:
Lesley Stables – Physiotherapy Operational Lead, lesley.stables2t, tel –  Rachael Borzoni – Occupational Therapy Operational Lead, rachael.borzonit, tel – .