Job summary
Our HMP Lincoln service are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant you will assess clients, develop a care plan that will work for them and then, with the support and guidance of the clinical team, provide the necessary treatment. We are here to support anyone who needs help with substance misuse, and you will be part of our clinical team delivering this important service. We work as one team across the service to ensure our clients get the best possible care, referring them on to other specialist teams where needed.
As part of this Healthcare Assistant role, you will also help clients to take a holistic approach to their overall health and recovery journey by helping them to understand the importance of their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing too.
You may also conduct health screening (core observations such as BP, Sats, Pulse, tools and compliance monitoring during treatment) to complement our approaches to holistic healthcare. There will be assessments to carry out and records you need to keep and update, that's all part of our professional commitment and service to our clients and commissioners.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.
Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.
Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant at HMP Lincoln.
If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
About the Role
We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help.If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team.
Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
Please note, the working pattern for this position will include: 1 x 13-hour day, 2 x 8.5-hour days, 1 x 7.5-hour day per week. 1 in 3 weekends with 2 days off in the week.
Advert Closing Date: 18th August
A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing .
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Benefits
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant at HMP Lincoln.
If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing people's lives for the better, we'd love to hear from you.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.
About the Role
We are determined and always professional in our approach to each and every case and we never judge, we're just here to help.If you think this could be the career for you, take the first step and apply now to join our amazing team.
Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.
Please note, the working pattern for this position will include: 1 x 13-hour day, 2 x 8.5-hour days, 1 x 7.5-hour day per week. 1 in 3 weekends with 2 days off in the week.
Advert Closing Date: 18th August
A full job description and person specification are available on request by emailing .
As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
Benefits
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choiceEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave2 days paid volunteer leave per yearAuto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension schemeAccess to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brandsFlexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeingWe have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- To be able to carry out this Healthcare Assistant role successfully, you will:
- have a successful track record of working in a healthcare setting and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team
- have experience of carrying out basic health observations such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height
- be able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of different people and work effectively as part of a team
- be able to show how you have developed yourself in previous jobs
- be able to manage your time at work, prioritising effectively and dealing with competing demands on your time
- be confident in your abilities and show your enthusiasm for this role
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- be able to accurately collate, record, and maintain information
- be comfortable using IT and digital media
- be able to be flexible with working times and able to travel to other locations from time to time
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- To be able to carry out this Healthcare Assistant role successfully, you will:
- have a successful track record of working in a healthcare setting and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team
- have experience of carrying out basic health observations such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height
- be able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of different people and work effectively as part of a team
- be able to show how you have developed yourself in previous jobs
- be able to manage your time at work, prioritising effectively and dealing with competing demands on your time
- be confident in your abilities and show your enthusiasm for this role
- have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- be able to accurately collate, record, and maintain information
- be comfortable using IT and digital media
- be able to be flexible with working times and able to travel to other locations from time to time
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
