Health and Therapy Assistant (Band 3)

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking compassionate Health & Therapy Assistants for their Home First service in Brighton. This role offers a chance to help individuals regain independence after hospital stays. Key responsibilities include working with healthcare professionals to deliver personalized care, assisting with medication, and supporting rehabilitation programs. Full training and flexible working options are available, providing a great starting point for careers in nursing or therapy.

Benefits

Full training and Care Certificate completion

Ongoing development through competency framework

Flexible working options

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Active networks for wellbeing and diversity

Qualifications

• Caring, motivated, and proactive disposition.
• Ability to work alongside healthcare professionals.
• Skills in supporting rehabilitation and assisting with medication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, person-centered care according to individual plans.
• Assist with wound care, medication, and therapy equipment.
• Encourage and empower individuals to regain independence.

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about helping people regain independence at home after a hospital stay? Our Home First service in Brighton is looking for caring, motivated, and proactive Health & Therapy Assistants to join our friendly, dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside nurses, paramedics, and therapists to deliver safe, person‑centred care in line with each individual's personalised plan.
• Take observations, assist with wound care, support rehabilitation programmes, help with medication, venepuncture, and ensure therapy and mobility equipment is used safely and effectively.
• Observe and record people’s progress, sharing updates with your team so that care remains responsive and effective.
• Encourage, motivate, and empower people to build confidence and regain independence in their daily lives.

Qualifications

Full training is provided. The role offers an excellent foundation to grow your skills and open pathways into nursing, therapy, and other healthcare professions within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

Benefits

• Full training and the opportunity to complete your Care Certificate.
• Ongoing development through our competency framework.
• Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement.
• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results.
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton.
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief network.

About Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our values

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

Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have 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 to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.