Senior Health Care Assistant | Elderly Care

SDR; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization located in Brighton is seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Health Care Assistant to join their team at Patcham Nursing Home. The role involves providing high-quality care, managing medication, and leading a dedicated team to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives. This part-time position offers opportunities for career growth and ongoing training in a supportive environment, with a salary of £13.35 per hour and additional benefits.

Benefits

Career Growth: Ongoing training and professional development

Holidays: At least 139 hours including bank holidays

Pension Scheme: Available where eligible

Structured Induction & Probation: Full onboarding and support

Supportive Management: Guidance from an experienced leadership team

Employee Referral Bonus: £200 upon appointment, £300 after one year

Qualifications

• Previous senior or shift-leading experience in a care home.
• Confident in administering and managing medication.
• Kind, empathetic, and confident supporting residents and families.
• Dedicated to maintaining high standards and resident-first care.
• Able to lead effectively during challenges and inspire your team.

Skills

Experienced Senior Care Assistant

Medication Trained

Compassionate Communicator

Committed to Quality Care

Calm, Creative & Resilient

Job description

Senior Health Care Assistant Join Patcham Nursing Home!

Location : Patcham Brighton

Salary : 13.35 per hour (annual review)

Weekend Rate : 13.85 per hour

Hours : 24 hours per week

About Us

Patcham Nursing Home provides high-quality person-centred nursing and dementia care in a warm supportive environment. Nestled near the South Downs and close to the sea our home offers a calm caring atmosphere where residents feel valued respected and safe.

As part of the SDR Group our family-owned values guide everything we do. We are committed to Kindness Dignity & Respect Calmness Creativity and Responsibility ensuring both our residents and team members feel supported every day.

The Opportunity

We are delighted to offer an excellent opportunity for a Senior Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team at Patcham Nursing Home.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care confident in leading a team and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents this could be the perfect role for you.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Ongoing training and professional development
• Holidays: At least 139 hours including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension Scheme: Available where eligible
• Structured Induction & Probation: Full onboarding and support
• Supportive Management: Guidance from an experienced leadership team
• Employee Referral Bonus: 200 each upon appointment 300 each after one year (T&C apply)
• Accessible Location: Well connected by Brighton bus routes and close to major transport links

Who We Are Looking For

• Experienced Senior Care Assistant: Previous senior or shift-leading experience in a care home
• Medication Trained: Confident in administering and managing medication
• Compassionate Communicator: Kind empathetic and confident supporting residents and families
• Committed to Quality Care: Dedicated to maintaining high standards and resident-first care
• Calm Creative & Resilient: Able to lead effectively during challenges and inspire your team

Our Values

At Patcham Nursing Home we believe in creating a caring respectful and supportive environment. Our values of Kindness Dignity & Respect Calmness Creativity and Responsibility guide every decision we make. If these values resonate with you youll be a great fit for our team.

Apply Today!

If you are ready for a rewarding role where your skills and compassion can truly make a difference we would love to hear from you.

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We are not able to offer UKVI Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role either because we do not hold a sponsorship licence or because the role does not meet UKVI sponsorship criteria.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check following acceptance of an offer.

Required Experience

• Senior IC

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1