Healthcare AssistantNHS

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.

Job description

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

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.