Health Care Support Worker- Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services Full Time NEW

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services for a Health Care Support Worker to join our Inpatient Services on a permanent basis.Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will have the daily opportunity to be involved in the delivery of high quality, patient-centred care for individuals requiring care and treatment for alcohol and substance use.Applicants should be able to evidence and demonstrate a strong desire and motivation to practice within an inpatient alcohol and drug recovery service with the ability to always provide high quality, person centred and compassionate care.Applicants must be able to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities as outlined within the job description. Effective verbal, written and electronic communication skills as well as effective time management are essential.The initial base for this post will be within Eriskay House, Stobhill Hospital. The shift pattern is currently 37 hours per week (reducing to 36hrs from April 2026). Shift patterns include long day dayshift and rotational nightshift as per Service requirements.A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. The successful candidate will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify application responses is strongly discouraged.By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Location based in Eriskay House, Stobhill HospitalPermanent ContractFull-time position (36 hours per week)Shift patterns include long day dayshift and rotational nightshift as per Service requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesTo encourage patients to address their own self care needs and activities of daily living requirements To facilitate individual and group psychosocial interventions with patients which meet NHS and NES Quality Improvement Scotland Guidelines To provide general patient observation in the ward areaCollection / analysis of specimens of urine (MSSU). Safe Management of other specimens handed in by patients (Sputum, Faeces) Urinalysis (Drug screening) To breathalyse patients Measure and record blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, oxygen saturation level and temperature and document within NEWS documentationPatient height and weight measurement and recordingReport outcomes and observations of clinical procedures to the registered nursePlease refer to the job description and person specification for further details.Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: A genuine interest in supporting and working with patients with drug and alcohol addiction problemsAccepting relapse to drug and alcohol addiction as a normal part of a patients recovery journeyGood written, electronic and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively as a member of a teamAbility to manage time efficiently Ability to decision make, use own initiative, work independently as well as part of a health care team What We OfferWe offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidaysMembership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefitsSalary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based coursesEnhanced pay for working public holidaysNHS discounts on a wide range of goods and servicesConfidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapiesInterested?If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.For An Informal Discussion, Please ContactJamie Solman, Senior Charge Nurse, On number 0141 232 0616 or email Jamie.Solman@nhs.scotDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the in the first instance.