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Location

Manchester | United Kingdom

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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 Manchester? 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 two dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our compassionate and diverse team in Manchester - a group of professionals committed to supporting individuals in Manchester with compassion.

 

Our Manchester service thrives as a dynamic and collaborative team, featuring a dedicated staff including a service manager, consultant psychiatrists, medical professionals, caring nurses, attentive healthcare assistants, empathetic recovery staff, dedicated volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors.

 

Location : Manchester (based in one of our buildings: Carnarvon Street, Bradnor, Zion Centre, Phoenix Mill, and Mustard Tree)

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary : £24,466.99 - £26,110.87 dependent on experience

About Us:

 

Our Manchester service offers vital support to individuals facing substance misuse issues. Our goal is empowerment through tailored support and holistic treatment. Our aim is to empower individuals by offering comprehensive support and tailored treatment. This includes both one-to-one and group sessions, as well as medical interventions.

 

The Role:

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a central role in our Manchester services. 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:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• 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), yearly for 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.

 

Apply Today! Joining our organisation is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

 

When completing your application, consider how your skills and experiences resonate with the requirements outlined in the job description .

 

We wholeheartedly embrace diversity within our services and actively champion inclusivity to cultivate a workplace culture that is both effective and welcoming. Join us in our commitment to diversity, contributing to the creation of a workplace where every individual can flourish.

CGL points 19 to 21 (£24,466.99 - £26,110.87)
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

27/3/2024
Alison Rodriguez | [email protected]

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

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Salary

£24.47k - £26.11k per annum