Healthcare Assistant - Substance Misuse

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Rotherham seeks a Healthcare Assistant to support clients dealing with substance misuse. Candidates should have experience in community interventions, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, and excellent IT skills. This role involves assessing clients, developing care plans, and conducting health screenings. Benefits include 28 days annual leave, flexible working options, and a generous Refer a Friend scheme. This is an on-site position working Tuesday to Friday.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

An extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme enrollment

Access to Blue Light Card for discounts

Flexible working opportunities

£500 bonus for Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrable experience in assessing clients and developing care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and develop care plans.
• Provide treatment with the support of the clinical team.
• Conduct health screenings including Phlebotomy and core observations.

Skills

Experience of working within substance misuse

Experience of delivering interventions in a community setting

Excellent IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Substance Misuse (Ref: 0048ZA)

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

Main Duties of the Job

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 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. You may also conduct health screening (Phlebotomy, BBV screening, core observations such as BP, Sats, Pulse, tools and compliance monitoring during treatment) to complement our approaches to holistic healthcare.

Job Responsibilities

Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026. This role will work Tuesday to Friday on site in Rotherham.

Essential Skills

• Experience of working within substance misuse
• Experience of delivering interventions in a community setting
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and evidence of personal development
• A successful track record of working within a healthcare setting
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent IT skills

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card – giving you great savings on big high‑street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations – your referred friend must complete their 6 months probation period

Person Specification

• Experience of working within substance misuse
• Experience of delivering interventions in a community setting
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and evidence of personal development
• A successful track record of working within a healthcare setting
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

DE&I

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We welcome people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply, including those with lived experience, disabilities, racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. We provide a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and for candidates with a disability.