Healthcare Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Cranstoun Worcestershire service. We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team. Cranstoun Worcestershire operates the alcohol and drug service across Worcestershire and provides a range of services for individuals using alcohol or substances. Our Worcestershire service also have services available for young people and families through our Here4Youth service. With our central hub in Worcester, we deliver interventions across all six districts, via our shared care scheme and community outreach locations. You will work flexibly within the service to provide a range of clinical interventions for people who use alcohol and other drugs. The role will include assessment of service users, blood borne virus screening, health screening, ambulatory detoxification delivery and support to team members in managing the health needs of people who use the Cranstoun Worcestershire service. You will have experience of working with people who use substances and/or carers, or another vulnerable groups. You will also have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and knowledge of primary healthcare and treatment relating to people who use alcohol and other drugs. The service operates core hours of Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. The service also offers additional service hours on some days between 8am – 9am and 5 – 7pm. There will be a requirement to cover these hours on a rota basis.