Enhanced Care Support Worker

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Enhanced Care Team at a leading healthcare trust, helping vulnerable patients during their hospital journey. As a Band 3 Enhanced Health Care Assistant, you will provide compassionate care, supported by a structured development program. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals motivated to make a real difference.

Benefits

Structured training and development program

Career coaching and supervision

Vibrant workplace culture

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting vulnerable patients.
• Desire to make a real difference in mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful support to patients with mental health conditions.
• Build therapeutic relationships and provide hands-on care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Make a Real Difference Every Day – Join Our Enhanced Health Care Team at UHSussex

Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism, brain injury, or cognitive impairments?

Do you want to play a vital role in caring for some of the most vulnerable patients during their hospital journey?

If you’re someone who thrives on meaningful, hands-on care, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. At University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex), we’re looking for compassionate, motivated, and ambitious individuals to join us as Band 3 Enhanced Health Care Assistants.

We’ll help you feel at home and give you the tools and support to thrive – with access to an award-winning learning and development programme, tailored training, and exciting career progression opportunities.

At UHSussex, we recognise that some patients and their families need specialised, person-centred care to achieve the best possible outcomes. As part of our Enhanced Care Team, you’ll work closely with these patients, building therapeutic relationships and delivering truly impactful support.

We Offer

• A structured training and development programme
• A supernumerary orientation, tailored to your individual learning needs
• Access to career coaching, clinical supervision, and clear progression pathways
• Future rotation opportunities across our trust to broaden your experience
• A vibrant and supportive workplace culture where ‘Better Never Stops’
  
  

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrew Nuttall Job title: Head of Nursing Mental Health Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07341680397

Andrew Nuttall

07341680397

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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