Job Description

Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant (band 3) ready to take your career to the next level? Are you passionate about health promotion and helping guests achieve their best possible well-being? Are you proficient in clinical skills such as performing ECG's, vital signs and venepuncture? Can you be flexible in your working patterns and adapt quickly when needed, ensuring safe continuity of care?

If you answered yes to any of these, keep reading - this could be the role you've been waiting for!

All applicants must reside in the UK at time of application.*

No sponsorship available.*

This position will be subject to an enhanced DBS checks.*

Summary

We are seeking a

Care Practitioner

to join our team at Delamere Health Ltd.

In this pivotal role, you will contribute significantly to our mission of providing compassionate and effective addiction treatment, helping guests navigate their recovery journeys.

Company Overview

Delamere Health Ltd is the UK's only purpose-built addiction treatment clinic. We are a progressive, purpose-driven healthcare brand dedicated to delivering exemplary care in first-class facilities, with a mission to redefine recovery care.

Vision

Delamere's vision is to be a world-class healthcare provider that sets standards for excellence and outcomes in the treatment of addiction.

We provide exemplary care in first class facilities to achieve the best possible outcomes for guests.

We strive to build our reputation as a thought leader in the behavioural health industry, providing innovative and effective care.

To our guests we make a simple pledge of safe, individualised care.

We provide colleagues with unrivalled working environments and a culture that celebrates success.

About the role

Provide personalised, respectful clinical care to guests, supporting their involvement in treatment and optimising health during detox and rehabilitation. Assist the Nursing team in delivering care while ensuring the organisation's treatment philosophy is followed safely, effectively, and in line with legal requirements.

About the person

A passionate, integrity-driven team player who champions high-quality clinical care and guest recovery. Values diversity, inspires others, embraces learning, and approaches challenges with a positive, problem-solving mindset every day.

Major accountabilities

To monitor the physical and emotional well-being of all guests to be aware of changes and to alert senior colleagues as necessary. To undertake clinical skills with guests such as, performing ECG'S, vitals signs monitoring (NEWS2), medication chaperone, venepuncture, capillary blood glucose, urine drugs screens, urinalysis, breathalyser tests, uploading of results. To facilitate health promotion one to ones and small group work including but not limited to smoking cessation, mens'/womens' health, health benefits of nutrition/hydration To enable guests are safeguarded appropriately. To support the Nurses to monitor the detoxification and general healthcare needs of all guests. To perform intentional rounding. To perform care plan reviews and add updates when required. Diarise daily tasks that need completing. To support good clinical governance adhering to robust and timely incident reporting in the occurrence of an untoward/unexpected event. To attend to and assist guests in achieving a high standard of physical care, meeting nutritional/hydration needs, hygiene, appearance, and good routine. To appropriately document and evidence the care provided to a high standard. To observe strict confidentiality in respect of any information regarding guests. To work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. To support safe infection prevention and control measures as well as the housekeeping function at Delamere by completing set domestic tasks during the night shift.

Experience & Knowledge

Experience with working in a team and independently Experience working in a clinical/health setting within a regulated environment. Knowledge of addiction treatment sector and mental health is desirable Experience in completing physical observations and conducting clinical skills. Completed studies into care sector (Care Certificate) desirable Good Communication skills are essential Experience delivering health promotion to patients (desirable) May need to administer first aid in emergency situations. Level 2 counselling (desirable-or willing to undertake)

Skills & Capabilities

Good interpersonal skills including confidence in written and verbal communication skills Passionate about delivering health promotion information to small groups of guests. Proven ability to manage day-to-day activities within the context of longer-term strategic goals. An excellent team player who sets maintains high standards, motivates and supports colleagues, promoting personal development Ability to build positive and productive relationships with healthcare professionals Being proactive on shift and identify areas for growth and improvement. Some confidence with computer working. Willingness to learn. Ability to complete necessary clinical skills such as venepuncture, capillary blood glucose monitoring, ECG, urinalysis and UDS. Able to risk assess and identify clinical needs to enable care planning.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those on their recovery journey, we invite you to apply today and be part of our transformative mission at Delamere Health !

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.42 per hour

Expected hours: 36.75 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:

Northwich CW8 2EH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Senior Healthcare Assistant: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/12/2025