We're recruiting a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join a community-based charity supporting adults affected by drug and alcohol use.
Role: Healthcare Assistant
Contract: 3-6 months on going
Working: 30 hours per week
Rate: £17 per hour (umbrella)
Location: Norwich
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out physical health checks and screenings
- Support blood testing, ECGs, vaccinations, and toxicology testing (training provided where required)
- Deliver harm reduction advice, including needle exchange and naloxone support
- Assist with community alcohol and opioid detox programmes
- Promote health, wellbeing, and recovery through one-to-one support
- Work closely with nurses and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or within a health, social care, or substance misuse setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A compassionate, non-judgemental approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Care Certificate or relevant healthcare qualification is desirable but not essential
If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Paul at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208963 or email paul.rimmer@servicecare.org.uk.
Service Care Solutions also offers a £150 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £150 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.
If you have any questions or queries, please don’t not hesitate to ask.