Healthcare Assistant

Change Grow Live; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading substance misuse charity in Coventry seeks a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support individuals in treatment. Join a compassionate team committed to making a positive impact. Enjoy competitive salary, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Training and career development opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse or social care is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver quality services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nursing team to develop care pathways.
• Support service users in opiate and alcohol interventions.
• Conduct health assessments and lead harm reduction interventions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Job description

Embrace People, Transform Lives

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of those engaged in treatment with us in Coventry? 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 Coventry - a group of professionals committed to supporting individuals in Coventry with compassion.

About us

At Change Grow Live, our Coventry 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 Coventry

Full Time Hours Full-time

Full Time 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), increasing annually for the 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.

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

CGL points 19 to 21 (£25,077.00 - £26,502.53)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

26/5/2025

Thea-Rae Daniel | [e-mail]

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.