Healthcare Assistant

We are looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team. Are you a compassionate, reliable team player who thrives on making a real difference? If you’re empathetic, honest, and always up for learning, we’ll give you all the training and support you need to excel in your career. Our expert nursing team will provide comprehensive, client-specific training to help you thrive in your package of care.

We are recruiting for a number of packages in West Sussex and are looking for children, young people, or adult Healthcare Assistants.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will play a vital role in helping individuals live safely, independently, and comfortably within their own homes and communities. This is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career in complex care, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and 24/7 clinical guidance. Every day brings the chance to make a meaningful impact, helping children and adults achieve their goals, maintain their independence, and enjoy the best possible quality of life.

Role Responsibilities

As a healthcare assistant in this package of care you will:

• Support patients with their physical care needs, including personal care, mobility, nutrition, and comfort.
• Deliver person-centered care according to individual bespoke care plans.
• Promote independence and respect each patient’s spiritual, psychological, and cultural needs.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Assist with communication between patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
• Administer prescribed medication or clinical tasks after completing our advanced training and competency sign off.
• Monitor and report any changes in patient condition to the Regional Nurse Manager.
• Contribute to a supportive, high-standard care environment.

Clinical Skills

Please note that whilst experience in some of these areas is desirable, we will provide service user specific training.

• Complex care
• Gastrostomy tube
• Medication through Gastrostomy
• Manual handling using the hoist and wheelchair
• Catherisation
• Personal care
• Vital signs

Personal Attributes

The successful applicant in this role will be:

• Reliable and committed.
• Dedicated and flexible.
• A good communicator skills including verbal and written.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Passionate, dedicated, and empathetic.
• A driving licence is essential for this role.
• Experience is not essential for this position but transferable skills will be important.
• Proof of your right to live and work in the UK.

Pay Rates

• £14.00 per hour (Flat Rate)
• £26.00/hour during all day Bank holidays

Working Pattern

• Day Shift: 8am – 8pm
• Night Shift: 8pm – 8am
• Weekly Pay
• Refer a Friend and Earn
• Dedicated Welfare Team
• Company funded training and DBS
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supported by a Nurse Line Manager and On-Call team

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