Embrace People, Transform Lives
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of those engaged in treatment with us in Coventry? 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 Coventry - a group of professionals committed to supporting individuals in Coventry with compassion.
About us:
At Change Grow Live, our Coventry service is more than just a workplace; it's a vibrant and collaborative community. Here, a diverse team joins forces with a shared dedication to nurturing hope and driving positive change. From our inspiring service manager to our compassionate nurses, dedicated healthcare assistants, empathetic recovery staff, and supportive peer mentors, every team member plays a crucial role in our mission. Together, we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a difference in the lives of others. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful.
Location: Coventry
Full Time Hours: Full-time
Full Time Salary Range: £24,466.99 - £26,110.87 dependent on experience (based on full time working hours pro rata for part time)
ResponsibilitiesThe Role:
As a Healthcare Assistant, 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:
We are looking for individuals with:
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.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Join us in our journey of empowerment and holistic support, where every individual's well-being is at the heart of what we do.
**please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 19 to 21 (£24,466.99 - £26,110.87) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 23/3/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Kevin Ruddock | Kevin.Ruddock@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Options ApplyApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> </span></p> Share this vacancy on your newsfeed
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
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