Healthcare Support Worker

Bluestar Care & Support; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving service provider in West Sussex seeks compassionate Home Care Support Workers. Responsibilities include supporting personal care, assisting with daily tasks, and promoting independence for individuals with disabilities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and be able to work flexibly. Full training is provided for those new to care. Competitive pay starts at £13.50 per hour with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent pay from £13.50 per hour

Flexible hours

Career progression & training opportunities

Wellbeing support 24/7

Team events and social activities

Qualifications

• Experience in care is helpful but not essential; full training provided.
• Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care and hygiene.
• Helping with shopping, cooking, and promoting healthy living.
• Assisting with medication administration or prompting.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and patient attitude

Flexible and responsible approach to work

Job description

Overview

Are you compassionate, dedicated, and ready to make a difference? At Bluestar Care and Support, we're looking for caring and reliable individuals to join our team as Home Care Support Workers. You'll provide one-to-one, person-centred care to individuals with lifelong disabilities, autism, and mental health needs across our West Sussex communities. Our goal is to empower people to live fulfilling, independent, and safe lives in their own homes and with their families while accessing the support they need to thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting with personal care and hygiene.
• Helping with shopping, cooking, and promoting healthy living.
• Assisting with domestic tasks to maintain a clean and safe home.
• Supporting with medication administration or prompting.
• Providing companionship and reducing isolation through social outings, appointments, and errands.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and relationships.
• Promoting independence, recovery, and self-confidence.
• Maintaining accurate care records.
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Always promoting safety, dignity, and respect.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, compassionate, and patient attitude.
• A flexible and responsible approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred, but not essential.
• Experience in care is helpful but not essential; we provide full training. If you're passionate, hard-working, and empathetic, you'll fit right in.

Why Work With Bluestar Care and Support?

• Excellent pay from £13.50 per hour (paid weekly).
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Career progression & training opportunities.
• Blue Light discount card.
• 24/7 wellbeing support prioritising your mental health.
• Recognition schemes Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month, Heroes Awards.
• Team events and social activities.
• Dedicated support team to help you succeed.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Location

Across West Sussex including Crawley, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Brighton, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea, Arundel, Lancing, Pulborough and surrounding areas.

Hours

Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

Join Our Team Today

If you're ready to share moments and shape lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to start your rewarding journey with Bluestar Care and Support covering the whole of West Sussex, including Crawley, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Brighton, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Worthing, Littlehampton and more surrounding areas.