Job summary
The Healthcare Assistant role is a varied one. They are an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, supporting with specialist clinical interventions to people who use our services.
In our services no two days are the same. Every person who comes into our service is treated as an individual, so understanding the importance of a whole person approach along with being curious, a good listener, a safe practitioner and having a flexible approach are essential skills.
You will also be supported to undertake the Care Certificate which will ensure you are well equipped to deliver on health and social care interventions. We want to support you to recognise and achieve your goals by:
Attending regular national nurse and HCA forums, plus regular 1:1s and appraisals.
We actively support our HCAs with continuing professional development time.
We also have a wide range of educational opportunities including free access to the RCNi learning platform.
We offer you the opportunity to use the government backed Apprenticeship Levy fund to develop your practice in line with your specific role.
All our team members are encouraged to take a wellbeing hour every week and access personal well -being resources.
Main duties of the job
Undertake physical and mental health screening.
Undertake interventions e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature monitoring, height/weight recording and ECGs.
Carry out appropriate toxicology screening processes including urine and saliva tests as required.
All interventions delivered must be recovery focused, integrated, effective, and delivered to a high standard.
Provide education, health promotion & screening for blood borne viruses (BBV).
Be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of residents in your care.
Undertake the role of 2nd checker during medicine rounds and demonstrate a duty of candour in relation to any incidents relating to medicines management.
Undertake phlebotomy following training and competency sign off, as required.
Ensure understanding and adherence to our infection control procedures through a clear understanding of enhanced requirements associated with a residential setting.
Contribute to CGLs Naloxone Strategy by training residents in the use of naloxone. Ensuring naloxone is distributed to residents on discharge from the unit.
Undertake basic life support and anaphylaxis training so you are confident and competent to assist in a medical emergency including the administration of naloxone if required.
Utilise psychosocial intervention, in both one-to-one and group settings to promote residents engagement.
About us
Believe in people
At Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.
If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.
If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.
Our mission and vision
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Undertake initial physical and mental health screening for people who access our services and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.
Following training and competency sign off undertake interventions such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature monitoring, height/weight recording and ECGs for residents as indicated or requested.
Assist and carry out appropriate toxicology screening processes including urine and saliva tests as required.
All interventions delivered must be recovery focused, integrated, effective, and delivered to a high standard.
Provide education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV).
Following training and competency sign off provide Hepatitis A and or B vaccinations under a patient specific direction (PSD) when indicated.
Work as part of the integrated care and treatment pathways for individuals who are identified as being infected with BBVs (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV).
To be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of residents in your care.
Be thorough and diligent when acting as a second checker during medicine rounds and demonstrate a duty of candour in relation to any incidents relating to medicines management.
Undertake phlebotomy following training and competency sign off, as required, ensuring adherence to identified pathways for blood sample labelling, collection, obtaining results and signposting.
Ensure understanding and adherence to change grow lives infection control procedures through a clear understanding of enhanced requirements associated with a residential setting.
Contribute to CGLs Naloxone Strategy by training residents in the use of naloxone. Ensuring naloxone is distributed to residents on discharge from the unit.
Ensure vaccines/medicines are stored correctly and the cold chain is maintained as per current Department of Health Guidance. Maintain clinic fridge and room temperature checks and record as required.
Maintain required standards of infection control and hygiene as per CGL policies and procedures. Undertake regular clinic room checks, report and address, as directed, all variances from expected standards.
Ensure residents involvement in the planning of their care to maximise engagement and retention.
Undertake basic life support and anaphylaxis training so you are confident and competent to assist in a medical emergency including the administration of naloxone if required.
Understand and adhere to the legislation surrounding the use of PSDs.
Utilise psychosocial intervention, in both one-to-one and group settings to promote residents engagement whilst on the unit and ownership of each individuals recovery journey.
Be supported to complete the Care Certificate
Communication
Develop therapeutic alliances with residents and develop effective partnerships with them to support their individual recovery journeys, offering health promotion and harm reduction advice.
Ensure that there is good communication of treatments offered, treatment progress and outcome of any investigations to other members of the team.
Liaise with and take direction from other members of the team to provide the best possible specialist care for residents, ensuring co-ordination and continuity of care.
Provide health education, regarding problematic alcohol and drug use and alcohol and drug detoxification.
Attend meetings appropriate to the development and maintenance of the role in agreement with and under the direction of the nurse.
Actively promote and participate in working with partnership organisations to develop and sustain effective treatment pathways.
Delivering a Quality Service
The post-holder will contribute to the service to ensure that residents consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and to the highest professional standards.
Work as part of the nursing team to ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best practice and evidenced based practice in accordance with UK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and CGL clinical protocols and procedures.
Support colleagues by providing coaching and teaching around harm reduction and BBVs.
Team Working
To work with others to ensure residents have timely access to safe and effective prescribing and care.
Contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.
Working with colleagues in the service to deliver treatment and utilising a care co-ordinated approach to residents care.
Risk Management
Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management plans for residents engaged in the service.
Utilise appropriate prevention techniques to reduce substance misuse related harm and to aid in the prevention of multiple physical harms caused by drugs and alcohol.
Managing Information
Record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative, and financial requirements.
Ensure that all data requirements in relation to residents are met within defined deadlines.
The above is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of CGL.
Staff will need to work flexibly across operational sites as required within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision.
This role works as part of a team to a shift pattern that includes nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Undertake initial physical and mental health screening for people who access our services and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.
Following training and competency sign off undertake interventions such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature monitoring, height/weight recording and ECGs for residents as indicated or requested.
Assist and carry out appropriate toxicology screening processes including urine and saliva tests as required.
All interventions delivered must be recovery focused, integrated, effective, and delivered to a high standard.
Provide education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV).
Following training and competency sign off provide Hepatitis A and or B vaccinations under a patient specific direction (PSD) when indicated.
Work as part of the integrated care and treatment pathways for individuals who are identified as being infected with BBVs (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV).
To be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of residents in your care.
Be thorough and diligent when acting as a second checker during medicine rounds and demonstrate a duty of candour in relation to any incidents relating to medicines management.
Undertake phlebotomy following training and competency sign off, as required, ensuring adherence to identified pathways for blood sample labelling, collection, obtaining results and signposting.
Ensure understanding and adherence to change grow lives infection control procedures through a clear understanding of enhanced requirements associated with a residential setting.
Contribute to CGLs Naloxone Strategy by training residents in the use of naloxone. Ensuring naloxone is distributed to residents on discharge from the unit.
Ensure vaccines/medicines are stored correctly and the cold chain is maintained as per current Department of Health Guidance. Maintain clinic fridge and room temperature checks and record as required.
Maintain required standards of infection control and hygiene as per CGL policies and procedures. Undertake regular clinic room checks, report and address, as directed, all variances from expected standards.
Ensure residents involvement in the planning of their care to maximise engagement and retention.
Undertake basic life support and anaphylaxis training so you are confident and competent to assist in a medical emergency including the administration of naloxone if required.
Understand and adhere to the legislation surrounding the use of PSDs.
Utilise psychosocial intervention, in both one-to-one and group settings to promote residents engagement whilst on the unit and ownership of each individuals recovery journey.
Be supported to complete the Care Certificate
Communication
Develop therapeutic alliances with residents and develop effective partnerships with them to support their individual recovery journeys, offering health promotion and harm reduction advice.
Ensure that there is good communication of treatments offered, treatment progress and outcome of any investigations to other members of the team.
Liaise with and take direction from other members of the team to provide the best possible specialist care for residents, ensuring co-ordination and continuity of care.
Provide health education, regarding problematic alcohol and drug use and alcohol and drug detoxification.
Attend meetings appropriate to the development and maintenance of the role in agreement with and under the direction of the nurse.
Actively promote and participate in working with partnership organisations to develop and sustain effective treatment pathways.
Delivering a Quality Service
The post-holder will contribute to the service to ensure that residents consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and to the highest professional standards.
Work as part of the nursing team to ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best practice and evidenced based practice in accordance with UK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and CGL clinical protocols and procedures.
Support colleagues by providing coaching and teaching around harm reduction and BBVs.
Team Working
To work with others to ensure residents have timely access to safe and effective prescribing and care.
Contribute to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.
Working with colleagues in the service to deliver treatment and utilising a care co-ordinated approach to residents care.
Risk Management
Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management plans for residents engaged in the service.
Utilise appropriate prevention techniques to reduce substance misuse related harm and to aid in the prevention of multiple physical harms caused by drugs and alcohol.
Managing Information
Record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative, and financial requirements.
Ensure that all data requirements in relation to residents are met within defined deadlines.
The above is an outline of the post holders duties and responsibilities. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of CGL.
Staff will need to work flexibly across operational sites as required within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision.
This role works as part of a team to a shift pattern that includes nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Qualification(s) in social care (e.g., Care Certificate).
- Experience in substance misuse or other social care residential setting.
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
- A clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
- Confidence to work on own initiative as well as part of the team.
- Maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with partnership agencies.
- Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties.
- Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Respond flexibly to the demands of the post.
- Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure.
- Employ a professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards individuals who use our services and all stakeholders.
- Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for individuals who use our services.
- Ability to travel between services (where required).
- A commitment to engaging with, understanding, and promoting CGLs values and vision.
- An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
- An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with individuals who use our services, peers, and other relevant professionals.
- A responsibility for your own health, safety, and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g., colleagues and individuals who use our services).
- An understanding of, and commitment to, treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential.
- An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.
- A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and to contribute to and where relevant oversee the learning of others.
Desirable
- Experience of working within substance misuse or a social care setting.
- IT literacy including proficiency in word processing and data entry.
- Knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.
- Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues.
- Experience of contributing to project development.
- Knowledge of local services and geography.
- Qualification(s) in social care (e.g., Care Certificate).
- Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults procedures.
- Understanding of the issues facing people who use substances, including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Qualification(s) in social care (e.g., Care Certificate).
- Experience in substance misuse or other social care residential setting.
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
- A clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
- Confidence to work on own initiative as well as part of the team.
- Maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with partnership agencies.
- Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties.
- Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Respond flexibly to the demands of the post.
- Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure.
- Employ a professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards individuals who use our services and all stakeholders.
- Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for individuals who use our services.
- Ability to travel between services (where required).
- A commitment to engaging with, understanding, and promoting CGLs values and vision.
- An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
- An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with individuals who use our services, peers, and other relevant professionals.
- A responsibility for your own health, safety, and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g., colleagues and individuals who use our services).
- An understanding of, and commitment to, treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential.
- An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.
- A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and to contribute to and where relevant oversee the learning of others.
Desirable
- Experience of working within substance misuse or a social care setting.
- IT literacy including proficiency in word processing and data entry.
- Knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.
- Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues.
- Experience of contributing to project development.
- Knowledge of local services and geography.
- Qualification(s) in social care (e.g., Care Certificate).
- Knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults procedures.
- Understanding of the issues facing people who use substances, including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues.
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.
