Healthcare Assistant

Occy; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Occy is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to assess clients, develop care plans, and deliver treatment under the clinical team's guidance in our Shrewsbury service. You will support holistic wellbeing and recovery, leveraging collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. A full-time, on-site role requires a driving license and willingness to travel between locations as needed.

Salary is £26,250 per year. Saturday work is involved.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in healthcare settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to keep accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and develop care plans with the clinical team.
• Deliver treatment and monitor basic health observations.
• Support holistic wellbeing and recovery for clients.
• Travel to other locations as needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Driving license

IT literacy

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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.

This is a full time, permanent role, working on site at our Shrewsbury service with a salary of £26,250 per annum. The role involves some Saturday working and a driving license and access to a vehicle are an essential requirement.

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
• hold a UK driving license and have access to a vehicle

Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant in Shrewsbury.

Our Shrewsbury service is recruiting 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 on our website.

Closing date: 8th November 2026.