Healthcare Assistant

At Change Grow Live, we believe that with the right support, people can change the direction of their lives.

Every day, our teams work alongside people affected by drugs and alcohol, helping individuals improve their health, rebuild confidence and move towards recovery. Guided by our values — Be Open, Be Compassionate and Be Bold — we create safe, supportive environments where people feel respected, valued and empowered to make positive change.

We are now looking for a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Kirklees service in Dewsbury.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, multidisciplinary team that is passionate about improving lives and delivering high-quality care to people within the local community.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the clinical and recovery teams to deliver compassionate, person-centred care.

Working closely alongside Nurses, Recovery Coordinators and wider colleagues, you will support people accessing the service with a range of healthcare and harm reduction interventions, helping to improve both physical and mental wellbeing.

No two days are the same in this role. You will work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs, so flexibility, empathy and strong communication skills are essential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting clinical interventions for people affected by drug and alcohol use
• Assisting the Nursing Team to deliver safe and effective care pathways
• Delivering harm reduction interventions and health promotion advice
• Supporting physical and mental health assessments
• Undertaking phlebotomy and supporting vaccine storage processes (full training provided)
• Building positive and professional relationships with service users
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting high standards of care and governance
• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Our Kirklees service is built on collaboration, compassion and community impact.

From healthcare professionals and recovery staff to peer mentors and support teams, every colleague plays an important role in helping people feel supported, safe and able to move forward positively.

This is a team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported and your work has a direct impact on the lives of others.

 

 

We are looking for someone who is caring, adaptable and committed to supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing.

You do not need extensive experience in substance misuse services to apply. We welcome applicants from healthcare, social care, community support or related backgrounds who are passionate about helping others and willing to learn.

You will bring:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A compassionate and non-judgemental approach
• The ability to work flexibly within a busy service environment
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care
• The ability to engage positively with people who may have complex needs

Experience within substance misuse, healthcare or social care settings would be advantageous but is not essential.

 

 

CGL points 20 to 21 (£26,091.00 - £26,502.53)

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

22/6/2026

7/6/2026

Olly Cattley | olly.cattley@cgl.org.uk | 07748617412

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