Healthcare Assistant - Addiction & Mental Health £13.73/hr £25,700 Scottish Borders Are you a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in addiction recovery? A leading residential treatment centre in the Scottish Borders is seeking full-time support staff to join its dedicated nursing team. This abstinence-based service has been helping individuals overcome alcohol, drug, and behavioural addictions for over 30 years. With a strong therapeutic model and a beautiful countryside setting, it's a place where lives are rebuilt—and your care can make all the difference. Role Overview Full-time: 36 hours/week (3 x 12-hour shifts across days, nights, and weekends) Support patients through detox and rehabilitation under nurse supervision Provide emotional and physical care to individuals and families Assist with admissions, discharges, and maintaining clinical areas What You'll Bring SVQ Level II in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) Experience in addiction, mental health, or similar care settings Strong communication and teamwork skills Understanding of infection control and health & safety Ability to perform basic life support (training provided if needed) Compassionate, professional, and boundary-aware approach Benefits £12.21/hr 20% enhancement = £13.73/hr Free meals and refreshments Sick pay and pension scheme On-site parking and gym access Staff discounts at the hospital shop If you're ready to support people on their journey to recovery in a clinically respected and emotionally rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you