The Nelson Trust is a charity dedicated to supporting people whose lives have been affected by addiction, trauma, abuse and multiple disadvantages. Through our residential treatment services, we help people build positive, healthy and sustainable futures.
We are looking to recruit a part-time Medication Assistant to work across our four residential treatment houses in Brimscombe, Stroud. Working closely with the Medication Lead, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe management of medications, maintaining accurate records and supporting service users to access the healthcare they need. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, medication management experience and a passion for making a difference in people's lives.
Hours: 28 hours per week, worked over 4 days
Location: Brimscombe, Stroud
What will you do?
Oversee medication management systems across our residential treatment houses, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
Receive, check, book in, store, administer and return medications safely and accurately
Carry out medication audits and maintain high standards of quality assurance and record keeping
Liaise with GPs, pharmacies and healthcare professionals to ensure prescriptions are processed promptly
Manage and coordinate service user medical appointments and related transport arrangements
Support the effective use and monitoring of electronic medication administration record (eMAR) systems
What we offer
Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
Pension: 6% employer contribution
Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways
Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support
Death in service benefit (2x salary)
Refer a Friend scheme
Blue Light Card discounts
Eye care scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Applications for this position will be reviewed as they are received and it will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Medication Assistant
Company: The Nelson Trust Salary: from £25,000 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Stroud, GL5 2QJ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Sept 2026 Closing date: 18 Sept 2026
Summary
The Nelson Trust is a charity dedicated to supporting people whose lives have been affected by addiction, trauma, abuse and multiple disadvantages. Through our residential treatment services, we help people build positive, healthy and sustainable futures.
We are looking to recruit a part-time Medication Assistant to work across our four residential treatment houses in Brimscombe, Stroud. Working closely with the Medication Lead, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe management of medications, maintaining accurate records and supporting service users to access the healthcare they need. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, medication management experience and a passion for making a difference in people's lives.
Salary: £25,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 28 hours per week, worked over 4 days
Location: Brimscombe, Stroud
What will you do?
Oversee medication management systems across our residential treatment houses, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
Receive, check, book in, store, administer and return medications safely and accurately
Carry out medication audits and maintain high standards of quality assurance and record keeping
Liaise with GPs, pharmacies and healthcare professionals to ensure prescriptions are processed promptly
Manage and coordinate service user medical appointments and related transport arrangements
Support the effective use and monitoring of electronic medication administration record (eMAR) systems
What we offer
Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
Pension: 6% employer contribution
Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways
Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support
Death in service benefit (2x salary)
Refer a Friend scheme
Blue Light Card discounts
Eye care scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Applications for this position will be reviewed as they are received and it will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check
We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.
We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.
This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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