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Healthcare Assistant - Substance Misuse (Ref: 0048ZA)

The closing date is 06 February 2026

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Job summary

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

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 (Phlebotomy, BBV 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. 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. This role will work Tuesday to Friday, on site in Rotherham.

About us

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,570 to £30,187 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

oc-1769378705-4L3CI

Job locations

Rotherham

Rotherham

S60 2EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026 Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant at WithYou Rotherham - Job Description/Person Specification Our Rotherham Drug and Alcohol service (ROADS) are looking for a Healthcare Assistant, to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group. 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. Job Opportunity 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 (Phlebotomy, BBV 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. 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. This role will work Tuesday to Friday, on site in Rotherham. Essential Skills We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:

  • Experience of working within substance misuse
  • Experience of delivering interventions in a community setting
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and evidence of personal development
  • A successful track record of working within a healthcare setting
  • Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent IT skills
    • DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. 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. With You 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 choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We 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

    About the Role All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026 Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant at WithYou Rotherham - Job Description/Person Specification Our Rotherham Drug and Alcohol service (ROADS) are looking for a Healthcare Assistant, to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group. 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. Job Opportunity 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 (Phlebotomy, BBV 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. 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. This role will work Tuesday to Friday, on site in Rotherham. Essential Skills We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:

  • Experience of working within substance misuse
  • Experience of delivering interventions in a community setting
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and evidence of personal development
  • A successful track record of working within a healthcare setting
  • Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent IT skills
    • DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. 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. With You 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 choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We 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

    • We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:
    • Experience of working within substance misuse
    • Experience of delivering interventions in a community setting
    • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and evidence of personal development
    • A successful track record of working within a healthcare setting
    • Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
    • Excellent IT skills

    Experience

    Essential

    • We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:
    • Experience of working within substance misuse
    • Experience of delivering interventions in a community setting
    • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and evidence of personal development
    • A successful track record of working within a healthcare setting
    • Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
    • Excellent IT skills
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:
    • Experience of working within substance misuse
    • Experience of delivering interventions in a community setting
    • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and evidence of personal development
    • A successful track record of working within a healthcare setting
    • Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
    • Excellent IT skills

    Experience

    Essential

    • We'd be excited to see evidence of the following in your application:
    • Experience of working within substance misuse
    • Experience of delivering interventions in a community setting
    • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and evidence of personal development
    • A successful track record of working within a healthcare setting
    • Demonstrable experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
    • Excellent IT skills

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Rotherham

    Rotherham

    S60 2EN


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Rotherham

    Rotherham

    S60 2EN


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Manager

    Emily Frost

    Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk

    07811056955

    Details

    Date posted

    26 January 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £24,570 to £30,187 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    oc-1769378705-4L3CI

    Job locations

    Rotherham

    Rotherham

    S60 2EN


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