Job description
Change Grow Live deliver specialist substance misuse engagement, assessment, referral, prescribing and recovery planning services in Waltham Forest. The project is responsible for delivering a combination of community-based services aimed at helping people recover from drug and alcohol problems. The service aims to enable their rapid entry into and retention in structured treatment and movement on to recovery services.
We are recruiting for a Health Care Assistant to join our team. They will have a focus on improving the health of service users through health assessments, blood borne virus screening, and vaccinations, supporting the safe provision of opiate replacement therapy, and the facilitation of community alcohol detoxification.
Alongside a focus on improvements in the health of service users, the successful applicants will also be a resource to colleagues who support service users with complex additional needs.
The successful applicants will be part of an established and dynamic service which aims to help people improve their lives. As well as providing direct interventions with service users, the successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of the nursing team in the service.
The post holder will be have or be working towards a recognised Health Care Assistant qualification. Candidates who do not hold such a qualification will be expected to undetake training when in post and obtain a Care Certificate. Relevant experience in the substance misuse field would be a benefit, but the willingness to embrace and develop this role will also be of importance.
The successful post holder will need to undertake a DBS check at Enhanced Level
Change Grow Live are committed to creating an inclusive environment, which celebrates difference and allows our staff and service users to flourish. We recruit the very best staff from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring service user’s benefit from our diverse skills and expertise. We always work to the principles of fairness and equality of opportunity in all our recruitment processes.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 22 to 24 (£25,703.85 - £27,181.53) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Outer London Weighting (£2,080.07) Interview Date: 20/1/2023 Closing Date: 6/1/2023 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Jonathan Williams | jonathan.williams@cgl.org.uk | 07500443438 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.gatheringourvoice.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, gatheringourvoice.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, gatheringourvoice.org is the ideal place to find your next job.