Job Description

Castle Craig Hospital is looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to join our team of Healthcare Assistants, helping people with addictions to get better and on the road to recovery.

About us

Delivering compassionate care and achieving the best outcomes for people suffering from addictions to alcohol and drugs and mental health conditions, is at the heart of everything we do. All of us at Castle Craig are committed to this purpose.

We are an abstinence-based, 12 Step programme for addictions and have run a successful therapy programme since 1988.

We are located 45 minutes from Edinburgh and 50 minutes from Glasgow, in the beautiful Scottish Borders. We are leaders in the UK and European rehab field, treating up to 80 patients onsite and 50 over teletherapy. We also have clinics and networks in Ireland, London, the Netherlands and Sweden.

The hourly rate of pay is 12.21 plus 20% enhancement equalling 13.73 per hour.

Healthcare Assistant:

Hours of Work: Full-time - 36 hours a week (3 x 12-hour shifts) worked 3 days from 7 according to a rota which includes days, nights and weekends.

Job Role:

Our healthcare assistants are members of the nursing team and support the registered nurses in delivering individualised and high-quality care.

You will undertake a range of duties including physical and emotional support to patients and families under the supervision of a registered nurse and in addition assist in the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties including assisting with the admission of patients, ensuring the cleanliness and good order of the Medical Centre and clinical areas.

What we are looking for:

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Be a strong motivator and team player

Committed to professional development through training

Understanding of Infection Control and Health and Safety at Work

Must promote the 12 steps to the patient community

Is a team player, flexible and responsive to the needs of the service,

Be trained and competent to perform basic life support and remain updated yearly

SVQ Level ll in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Essential Criteria

Previous working experience within a similar position
Ideal candidates have good interpersonal skills - a caring, supportive, understanding and compassionate approach to your role. You will also understand the importance of maintaining boundaries.

Experience of working with substance abuse is a benefit.

Benefits:

Lunch and refreshments Sick Pay Use of hospital gym On-site parking Discounts in our Hospital Shop
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Weekends
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.73 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Application question(s):

Due to our remote location there is no reliable public transport available. Do you have your own transport? Do you live within a daily commutable distance from West Linton?
Experience:

Healthcare: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person