Healthcare Assistant

Embrace People, Transform Lives

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of those engaged in treatment with us in Ashton? If you're a dedicated team player with a heart for creating positive change, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Change Grow Live is a leading substance misuse charity where our core values ‘Be bold, be open, be compassionate’ are the guiding principles of our team's efforts. We're seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our compassionate and diverse team in Ashton- a group of professionals committed to supporting individuals in Ashton with compassion.

About us:

At Change Grow Live, our Ashton service is more than just a workplace; it's a vibrant and collaborative community. Here, a diverse team joins forces with a shared dedication to nurturing hope and driving positive change. From our inspiring service manager to our compassionate nurses, dedicated healthcare assistants, empathetic recovery staff, and supportive peer mentors, every team member plays a crucial role in our mission. Together, we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a difference in the lives of others. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful.

Location: Ashton

Part Time Hours: 18.5 per week

Salary Range: £25,077.00 - £26,502.53 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours pro rata for part time)

*please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

The Role:

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating closely with your Nursing team to develop care pathways.
• Supporting service users in opiate and alcohol interventions.
• Leading harm reduction interventions and conducting physical and mental health assessments.
• Keeping the people who use our services at the heart of everything you do.
• Undertaking phlebotomy and ensuring vaccine storage adheres to health guidelines (training will be provided).

About You:

We are looking for individuals with:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Experience in substance misuse or social care (advantageous but not essential).
• A clear understanding of the need for and the ability to deliver quality services.
• Good organisational skills and confidence to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility to respond to the demands of the post.

What We Offer:

Joining our team means becoming part of a compassionate community dedicated to making a difference. We provide:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of an organisation committed to improving lives.
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), yearly for first five years.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Various benefits including shopping, cinema, holiday discounts, etc.
• Training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.