Healthcare Assistant

Forward Leeds; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in drug and alcohol recovery is seeking a Healthcare Assistant in Carlisle to deliver essential healthcare support. This role includes conducting assessments and providing clinical interventions within a supportive team. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Free training courses

Employee Assist Programme

Blue light card discount

Qualifications

• Experience in the drug and alcohol sector is ideal.
• Previous healthcare assistant experience preferred.
• Committed to compassionate care and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Delivering clinical interventions and improving healthcare access.
• Conducting BBV testing and assessments.
• Providing wound care assessments and emergency management.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.

Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.

Healthcare Assistant
Location: Carlisle & Penrith
Contract: Permanent – Full Time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol use? Join our dedicated team delivering essential healthcare support and interventions to help individuals on their recovery journey.

About the role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll focus on the general health needs of service users and support the delivery of tailored interventions that promote recovery and wellbeing.

This position is part of an already established team in the north of Cumbria, you will be working alongside a team of professionals, ranging from health and well being nurses, independent prescribers, criminal justice workers and recovery workers. The main purpose is to working between Carlisle and Penrith as well as outreach services across the area working within the alcohol service, with individuals with identified opioid and alcohol issues and conduct assessments and referrals.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering clinical interventions and improving healthcare access
• Conducting BBV testing, healthcare assessments, and community medically assisted alcohol detoxifications
• Providing wound care assessments, ECGs, and other general healthcare activities
• Undertaking training in basic life support and anaphylaxis to confidently manage medical emergencies

About you
To succeed as a Healthcare Assistant, you will ideally have.

• Experience in the drug and alcohol sector is ideal
• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant preferred
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
• Committed to compassionate care and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Why join us?
Be part of a supportive, dedicated team making a real difference across Cumbria. You’ll have the chance to develop your skills, work with a wide range of professionals, and positively impact people’s lives every day.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this role on Indeed, the link to the job description will not work. Please click the 'Apply via Company Website' button to be redirected to our careers page, where you will be able to view the job description in full.


‘The salary advertised above demonstrates the full earning potential for this role, starting salaries will allow for pay progression within the pay band’

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying for this position.
For full person specifications and job details, please visit this link.

Who are we…
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
We have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 125,000 people.
Bringing together two big organisations is not a small task and it’ll take a while to fully integrate our systems, processes and approaches. That’s why you will notice the jobs here are still branded ‘Humankind’. Next year we’ll be fully integrating our recruitment systems but for now they are separate.
Thanks for bearing with us – and don’t forget to check out the Waythrough (formerly Humankind) jobs on the Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius job site https://recoveryfocus.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Recovery_Focus_Careers .

What can Waythrough (formerly Humankind) offer you… ️ Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service) Annual leave purchase scheme Enhanced occupational sick pay % Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension Death in service benefit ️ Free Will writing Eyecare vouchers ️ Blue light card discount Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies ️ Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce Employee Assist Programme and WaythroughSupport Networks
Waythrough (formerly Humankind) is an equal opportunities employer

We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you. We also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use. If you require support with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Salary Period

Salary Period Per Annum

Vacancy Salary Range

DBS Requirement

DBS Requirement Enhanced Adult/Child Barred

Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable

Driving licence required for role?

Driving licence required for role? No

Applications Close Date

Applications Close Date 04 Jul 2025

Please click here to read and review our privacy statement