About the Role
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant at WithYou Rotherham.
Our Rotherham Drug and Alcohol service (ROADS) are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people’s lives for the better, we’d love to hear from you.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here .
Job Opportunity
As a Healthcare Assistant you will assess clients, develop a care plan that will work for them and then, with the support and guidance of the clinical team, provide the necessary treatment. We are here to support anyone who needs help with substance misuse, and you will be part of our clinical team delivering this important service. We work as one team across the service to ensure our clients get the best possible care, referring them on to other specialist teams where needed.
As part of this Healthcare Assistant role, you will also help clients to take a holistic approach to their overall health and recovery journey by helping them to understand the importance of their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing too.
You may also conduct health screening (Phlebotomy, BBV screening, core observations such as BP, Sats, Pulse, tools and compliance monitoring during treatment) to complement our approaches to holistic healthcare. There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners.
We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help.If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team.
Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We have 1 part-time positions available for 30 hours across 4 days in our Rotherham service. Please specify your preferred working days in your cover letter.
Essential Skills
What we’re looking for
To be able to carry out this Healthcare Assistant role successfully, you will:
* hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
* have a successful track record of working in a healthcare setting and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team
* have experience of carrying out basic health observations such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height
* be able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of different people and work effectively as part of a team
* be able to show how you have developed yourself in previous jobs
* be able to manage your time at work, prioritising effectively and dealing with competing demands on your time
* be confident in your abilities and show your enthusiasm for this role
* have excellent written and verbal communication skills
* be able to accurately collate, record, and maintain information
* be comfortable using IT and digital media
* be able to be flexible with working times and able to travel to other locations from time to time
Ideally you will also have previous experience of working or volunteering with people who misuse substances. We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people and in different settings. You will also be results driven, highly organised with excellent time management skills.
A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing recruitment@wearewithyou.org.uk.
About Company
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
* Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
* Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
* Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
* We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period