Diabetes Care Assistant — Compassionate Patient Support

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Friendly working environment

Training opportunities

Specialist diabetes knowledge

Wellbeing support

Pension & Leave benefits

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant specialising in diabetes care in Chichester. The role involves supporting patients with diabetes and working closely with nurses and the care team.

You will monitor blood glucose, assist with day-to-day management, and help maintain patient records with empathy and professionalism. This temporary, full-time position offers a supportive environment and opportunities to develop diabetes-care expertise.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or related role.
• Experience supporting people with diabetes or long-term health conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and practical care to patients with diabetes.
• Support patients with day-to-day diabetes management in line with care plans.
• Monitor and record blood glucose levels as directed and report concerns.
• Recognise and report signs of hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, and other complications.
• Support patients with healthy eating, hydration and lifestyle choices.
• Assist with personal care, mobility and daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Work closely with nurses, doctors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Follow infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety and medication procedures.
• Promote patient independence, dignity and choice at all times.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support to patients and their families.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Diabetes care

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant specialising in diabetes care in Chichester. The role involves supporting patients with diabetes and working closely with nurses and the care team.

You will monitor blood glucose, assist with day-to-day management, and help maintain patient records with empathy and professionalism. This temporary, full-time position offers a supportive environment and opportunities to develop diabetes-care expertise.