NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Join Our Team as a Band 3 Therapeutic Activity Worker
Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Ward
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and creative individual to join our adult acute mental health inpatient ward as a Therapeutic Activity Worker (Band 3). This role is vital in supporting patient recovery by delivering meaningful, person-centred therapeutic activities that promote engagement, wellbeing, and positive mental health.
About the Ward
Our adult acute admission wards provides short-term, intensive support for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. We aim to create a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment that encourages patient participation in therapeutic interventions as part of their care and treatment plan.
Role Overview
As a Therapeutic Activity Worker, you will play a key role in enhancing the daily experience of patients on the ward. Working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, you will deliver and support a variety of structured and informal therapeutic activities—both one-to-one and in group settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver a range of therapeutic activities tailored to patient needs, such as:
- Guided walks within hospital grounds
- Stress management and relaxation sessions
- Basic sleep hygiene and routine planning
- Arts, crafts, and creative expression
- Mindfulness, 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 chance to make a meaningful difference in patients’ recovery journeys
Who We’re Looking For
- Someone who is kind, patient, and confident in engaging people with complex needs
- A good communicator who can motivate, encourage, and connect with individuals from a variety of 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
Whether you have a background in care, support work, arts therapies, or community engagement—or you’re looking to develop a career in mental health—this role offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to be part of a dedicated, person-centred service.
37 hours per week, Shift pattern-4/7shifts- this includes public holidays and weekends.
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
To arrange an informal visit please contact Lee Munro on 0141 531 3272 or by email on [email protected] Details on how to contact
Recruitment Services can be found within the candidate information pack.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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