Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
We're seeking a dedicated Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our compassionate and diverse team - a group of professionals committed to supporting individuals in West Kent with compassion.
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.
Location: West Kent
Full Time Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months from start date
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the role:
- 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.
- Provide education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV) and provide Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccinations under a patient specific direction (PSD) when indicated.
- Undertake phlebotomy as required, ensuring adherence to identified pathways for blood sample labelling, collection, obtaining results and signposting.
- Ensure that there is good communication of treatments offered, treatment progress and outcome of any investigations to other members of the clinical team.
- Actively promote and participate in working with partnership organisations to develop and sustain effective treatment pathways.
- The post-holder will contribute to the service to ensure that individuals who use our services consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and to the highest professional standards.
- Working with colleagues in the service to deliver a community opioid and alcohol detoxification plan utilising a care co-ordinated approach to service user care.
About you:
- Experience of working as an HCA, demonstrating the full competencies of the role and completed the Care Certificate
- Competent to undertake ECG’s, phlebotomy, and vaccinations.
- Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
- IT literacy including proficiency in word processing and data entry knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with partnership agencies.
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”.
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Protected monthly CPD.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Interview Date
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Senior Healthcare Assistant in Kent employer: Change Grow Live
Change Grow Live is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and service users. Located in Bromley, this role provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, with a focus on making a positive impact in the community. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, generous leave, and the chance to collaborate with dedicated professionals in the field of recovery support.
