Healthcare Assistant

Job summary
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant in Shrewsbury.

Our Shrewsbury service is recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing peoples lives for the better, wed love to hear from you.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.

Please use the linked job description to support your application.

Closing date: 8th November 2026. Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role.

Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant you will assess clients, develop a care plan that will work for them and then, with the support and guidance of the clinical team, provide the necessary treatment. We are here to support anyone who needs help with substance misuse, and you will be part of our clinical team delivering this important service. We work as one team across the service to ensure our clients get the best possible care, referring them on to other specialist teams where needed.

As part of this Healthcare Assistant role, you will also help clients to take a holistic approach to their overall health and recovery journey by helping them to understand the importance of their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing too.

This is a full time, permanent role, working on site at our Shrewsbury service with a salary of £26,250 per annum. The role involves some Saturday working and a driving license and access to a vehicle are an essential requirement.

About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential

• hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• have a successful track record of working in a healthcare setting and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team
• have experience of carrying out basic health observations such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height
• be able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of different people and work effectively as part of a team
• be able to show how you have developed yourself in previous jobs
• be able to manage your time at work, prioritising effectively and dealing with competing demands on your time
• be confident in your abilities and show your enthusiasm for this role
• have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• be able to accurately collate, record, and maintain information
• be comfortable using IT and digital media
• be able to be flexible with working times and able to travel to other locations from time to time
• hold a UK driving license and have access to a vehicle

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.

Employer contact
Recruitment Manager: Emily Frost
Emily.frost@wearewithyou.org.uk
07811056955

Reference number: oc-1792749126-U6MKA