Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Primary Care Wellbeing Workers to work within the Aberdeenshire Primary Care Psychological Therapies Service. The post holders will deliver one to one therapeutic interventions and support people with mild anxiety and/or depression to develop coping strategies through the use of self-help resources. The Primary Care Wellbeing Workers will also work closely with the Psychological Therapists within the team to deliver psycho-educational groups.
This post is based within Central / South Aberdeenshire and will provide cover to various GP practices within these areas.
We are looking for applicants with excellent communication and team working skills, experience of assessing risk and the ability to establish therapeutic working relationships.
Please note the service is working under the appropriate COVID pandemic regulations at the time of advertising this post.
As this post covers a wide geographical area a driving license and access to a car are essential.
This post, offer the opportunity to advance your career in an area of outstanding natural beauty, is based in Central / South Aberdeenshire area and is close to the Cairngorms and Aberdeen, a lovely granite city set on stunning coastline populated by dolphins. For those with family Aberdeen boasts some of the best schools in Scotland whilst the local economy provides a range of job opportunities for partners. Aberdeen is situated in the North East of Scotland but with an easily accessible airport just fifteen minutes from the city centre it is no problem to stay connected to the whole of the UK and beyond.
To discuss this post further please contact either Alison Smith, Team Lead/Psychological Therapist on 07500 033648 or email alison.smith3@nhs.scott or Hayley McDonald, Team Lead/Psychological Therapist on 07970 173629 or hayley.mcdonald2@nhs.scot.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.