Healthcare Assistant

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dynamic Health Care Assistant to support patient rehabilitation and care in Worthing. The candidate will assist with personal care, meals, and communicate effectively with patients and staff. A friendly attitude and good communication skills are essential. The Trust values compassion and teamwork in providing excellent community care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Positive organization values and networks

Qualifications

• Friendly attitude and ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
• Professional conduct and respect for patients' dignity.
• Experience in community or clinical settings is an advantage but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care for patients on the unit to help their recovery and rehabilitation.
• Provide personal care and assist with meals.
• Support patients with tasks to facilitate rehabilitation.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Good communication skills

Professional conduct

Experience in community or clinical settings

Job description

Health Care Assistant – Salvington Lodge Intermediate Care Unit

We are looking for a dynamic Health Care Assistant to support our team in delivering rehabilitation and care at Salvington Lodge Intermediate care Unit. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is unlikely due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules.

Role Overview

Work flexibly to cover long days, some short days, and nights. As a member of the team, you will ensure effective and safe delivery of care to patients under the guidance, instruction, and supervision of nurses, ACP and Doctors. You will help maintain the highest possible standards of care for patients and their carers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care for patients on the unit to help their recovery and rehabilitation.
• Provide personal care and assist with meals.
• Support patients with tasks to facilitate rehabilitation following acute worsening in their health, such as postoperative recovery, infection, falls, or medication adjustments.
• Communicate well with patients and colleagues in a professional manner to maintain a positive attitude and outlook within the multidisciplinary team.
• Work with the team to ensure safe and effective care delivery under supervision.

Qualifications

• Friendly attitude and ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
• Professional conduct and respect for patients’ dignity.
• Experience in community or clinical settings is an advantage but not mandatory.

About Salvington Lodge

Salvington Lodge provides short‑term rehabilitation for individuals over 18 years of age. It supports patients to live independently and return home when safe to do so. The unit receives referrals after an acute worsening such as infection, acute hospital admission, surgery, falls, or medication changes.

Our Organisation

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 Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community.

Benefits

• Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting 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.
• 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.
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast.

Values

Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence.