Health and Therapy Assistant (Band 3)

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community health service as a Health and Therapy Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to achieve greater independence. This engaging position involves providing personal care, assisting with health monitoring, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, you can advance your career in healthcare. Enjoy a flexible working environment and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to delivering excellence in community care across beautiful Sussex.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Active diversity networks

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Support to achieve the Care Certificate and continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, health, and therapy care for diverse individuals.
• Assist with assessments, observations, and care provision.

Skills

Personal Care

Health Monitoring

Medication Administration

Wound Care

Rehabilitation Support

Record Keeping

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

The Home First service brings together nurses, paramedics, therapists, health and therapy assistants to work with the acute Multi-Disciplinary Team & Transfer of Care Hubs. The aim is to promote an efficient, effective discharge from hospital to the patient’s own home.

Service Details

Our multidisciplinary teams work flexibly to provide a 7-day service, 365 days a year, between 8am and 8pm. Patients discharged into Home First receive step-down intermediate care, involving community-based assessments and interventions in their own homes to support recovery and monitor health post-discharge to prevent re-admission. Where needed, Home First provides acute reablement for up to 10 days, supporting individuals to achieve functional goals and work towards independence with daily activities.

The principle of the service is to ensure that recovery involves working towards the person being as independent as possible through enablement.

Important Notice

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants without the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying.

Role Overview: Health and Therapy Assistant

You will provide personal, health, and therapy care for people across Sussex with diverse needs. Your day will be varied and engaging, supporting individuals to achieve greater independence.

You will assist multidisciplinary colleagues with ongoing assessments and care provision, including procedures such as taking observations, venepuncture, medication administration, wound care, rehabilitation, and equipment provision. Observing changes in patients’ conditions and maintaining accurate records are essential.

Training and Career Development

No prior experience is necessary; we will provide on-the-job training, including basic nursing and therapy skills, and support you to achieve the Care Certificate. Our comprehensive competency framework will support your continuous development.

With experience and additional training, you may advance your career towards roles such as Nursing Associate or other degree-level healthcare professions like Nurse, Podiatrist, Midwife, or Therapist.

About Us

We are the primary provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to help manage health, prevent hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Why Work for Us?

• Positive NHS Staff Survey results highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied work environments including community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active networks for EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our Values

—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence— guide everything we do.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Ellen Gaine
• Job Title: Operational Team Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]