Sessional Health Care Assistant – Harm Reduction & Immunisation

Change Grow Live; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting individuals in Dudley is seeking a Health Care Assistant. This role involves delivering screenings, coordinating treatments, and promoting health improvements among service users. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of drug and alcohol issues and relevant experience in harm reduction. The position is offered on a temporary basis with a salary of £14.11 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate and support Hep C treatment clinic.
• Commit to multi-agency working for better outcomes.
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure BBV screening and vaccinations are delivered.
• Develop and run needle exchange.
• Promote harm reduction for individuals and community.

Skills

Excellent understanding of drug and alcohol issues

Experience delivering harm reduction advice

Experience in Needle Exchange

Experience delivering Naloxone training

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Current Certificated Injection Technique and Immunisation Training

Job description

A charitable organization supporting individuals in Dudley is seeking a Health Care Assistant. This role involves delivering screenings, coordinating treatments, and promoting health improvements among service users. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of drug and alcohol issues and relevant experience in harm reduction. The position is offered on a temporary basis with a salary of £14.11 per hour.