Healthcare Assistant — Flexible Hours & Training

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Flexible working options: part-time, 3

Excellent training and development

Nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Bright

Living Wage Employer

Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing

Veteran Aware Trust and DisabilityConf

Job summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate patient care within our Intermediate Care Unit and community settings. Training is provided on the job to develop basic nursing and therapy skills, with opportunities to progress as you gain experience.

The role supports short-term rehabilitation and helps patients live independently at home when safe, with a focus on teamwork and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Caring and kind disposition with good empathy.
• Cheerful and friendly bedside manner.
• Willingness to be hands-on with patients and assist with basic care.

Skills

caring and kind

cheerful and friendly

hands-on with patients

personal care tasks

follow instructions and procedures

team player with initiative

observational skills

Job description

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate patient care within our Intermediate Care Unit and community settings. Training is provided on the job to develop basic nursing and therapy skills, with opportunities to progress as you gain experience.

The role supports short-term rehabilitation and helps patients live independently at home when safe, with a focus on teamwork and compassionate care.