Health and Therapy Assistant

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Horsham is seeking dedicated individuals to deliver personal and therapy care to patients. The role includes assisting in assessments and performing clinical tasks to support recovery in community settings. Flexibility to work across various locations is essential, and no prior experience is necessary as training will be provided. This position offers excellent development opportunities and aims to create an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to learn with no prior experience required.
• Ability to work flexibly across various locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal, health and therapy care for patients.
• Assist in assessments and provision of care.
• Perform simple clinical and therapeutic procedures.
• Observe changes in patients' status and maintain records.
• Support independence in daily life.

Skills

Flexibility

Compassionate care

Observation skills

Job description

Overview

Our multidisciplinary teams provide a 7‑day, 365‑day service, operating from 8 am to 8 pm. Patients discharged from hospital into Home First receive step‑down intermediate care delivered in their own homes to support recovery and monitor health in the early days post‑discharge, helping prevent readmission.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal, health and therapy care for patients across Sussex.
• Assist multidisciplinary colleagues in the assessment and provision of care and reablement as prescribed within personalised care plans.
• Perform simple clinical and therapeutic procedures such as taking physical observations, venepuncture, administering medications, simple wound care, rehabilitation programmes and equipment provision.
• Observe changes in patients’ status, provide verbal updates and maintain accurate records.
• Support people in achieving greater independence in daily life.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work flexibly across sites, including patients’ homes and community hospitals.
• Willingness to learn; previous experience not required – training will be provided on the job.
• For those requiring visa sponsorship, please review the GOV.UK eligibility criteria.

Career Development

With experience and further training, you can progress to roles such as Nursing Associate, Nurse, Podiatrist, Midwife or Therapist.

Benefits

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
• Varied environments – 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.
• Accredited Living Wage Employer – fair pay for all staff.
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton.
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+ and Religion & Belief networks.
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.

EEO Statement

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Closing Note

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received. The advert closes on Friday 23 Jan 2026.