Healthcare Assistant

Dewsbury, West Yorkshire | Part Time – 18.75 Hours Per Week

Be part of recovery. Be part of change.

At Change Grow Live, we believe that with the right support, people can change the direction of their lives.

Every day, our teams work alongside people affected by drugs and alcohol, helping individuals improve their health, rebuild confidence and move towards recovery. Guided by our values — Be Open, Be Compassionate and Be Bold — we create safe, supportive environments where people feel respected, valued and empowered to make positive change.

We are now looking for a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Kirklees service in Dewsbury.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team that is passionate about improving lives and delivering high-quality care to people within the local community.

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the clinical and recovery teams to deliver compassionate, person-centred care.

Working closely alongside Nurses, Recovery Coordinators and wider colleagues, you will support people accessing the service with a range of healthcare and harm reduction interventions, helping to improve both physical and mental wellbeing.

No two days are the same in this role. You will work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs, so flexibility, empathy and strong communication skills are essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting clinical interventions for people affected by drug and alcohol use
• Assisting the Nursing Team to deliver safe and effective care pathways
• Delivering harm reduction interventions and health promotion advice
• Supporting physical and mental health assessments
• Undertaking phlebotomy and supporting vaccine storage processes (full training provided)
• Building positive and professional relationships with service users
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting high standards of care and governance
• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

About the Service

Our Kirklees service is built on collaboration, compassion and community impact.

From healthcare professionals and recovery staff to peer mentors and support teams, every colleague plays an important role in helping people feel supported, safe and able to move forward positively.

This is a team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported and your work has a direct impact on the lives of others.

Where: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

Hours:*  Part time, 18.75hrs per week 

Full Time Salary: £26,091.00 - £26,502.53** dependent on experience (based on full time working hours, pro rata if 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.

**Salary is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Due to current requirements, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship for this role.

About You

We are looking for someone who is caring, adaptable and committed to supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing.

You do not need extensive experience in substance misuse services to apply. We welcome applicants from healthcare, social care, community support or related backgrounds who are passionate about helping others and willing to learn.

You will bring:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A compassionate and non-judgemental approach
• The ability to work flexibly within a busy service environment
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care
• The ability to engage positively with people who may have complex needs

Experience within substance misuse, healthcare or social care settings would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Change Grow Live?

At Change Grow Live, we know that our people are at the heart of everything we achieve.

When you join us, you become part of a welcoming, supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your work genuinely matters and where you will be encouraged to grow and develop professionally.

What We Offer

• Salary of £26,091.00 - £26,502.53 pro rata, dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 30 days with continued service
• A paid Wellness Hour each week
• Access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme
• A contributory pension scheme
• Excellent training, learning and development opportunities
• Career progression pathways within a national organisation
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema trips and more
• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Refer-a-Friend scheme

Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification, as this will form the basis of our shortlisting process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage early applications.

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

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