Health Care Assistant – Nursing Home
Location: Patcham Nursing Home, Brighton
Pay: £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements
Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Contract: Permanent
Join a Care Home Where Your Experience Matters
Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can provide meaningful, person-centred care every day?
At Patcham Nursing Home, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our dedicated team provides high-quality nursing care within a warm and welcoming 30-bed nursing home, where residents are treated as individuals and colleagues are genuinely valued.
Working within a smaller home means you'll have the time to build strong relationships with residents, understand their individual needs and provide care with dignity, compassion and respect.
Current Vacancies
Health Care Assistant – Days
- 24–36 hours per week
- £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements
Health Care Assistant – Nights
- 36 hours per week
- £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements
Health Care Assistant – Nights (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)
- 36 hours per week
- £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements
- 6-month fixed-term contract
About the Role
As a Health Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents to live safely, comfortably and with dignity.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing personal care and support with daily living activities.
- Supporting mobility, independence and wellbeing.
- Encouraging good nutrition and hydration.
- Providing companionship and emotional support.
- Supporting residents living with dementia.
- Assisting with nursing and palliative care needs.
- Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any concerns.
- Completing accurate care records and documentation.
- Working closely with Registered Nurses and the wider care team.
- Helping to maintain a safe, calm and welcoming environment.
About You
We're looking for people who:
- Have previous experience providing care and support to older people.
- Are compassionate, patient and respectful.
- Are reliable and committed to delivering excellent standards of care.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Work well as part of a supportive team.
- Take pride in making a positive difference to residents' lives.
Previous experience within a care home, nursing home or similar healthcare setting is highly desirable.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care.
Why Join Patcham Nursing Home?
- A friendly and supportive management team.
- A small, close-knit nursing home where your contribution is recognised.
- Residents who are known as individuals, not just room numbers.
- Consistent staffing and familiar teams.
- Time to provide truly person-centred care.
- Full induction and paid training.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
What We Offer
- £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements.
- Paid induction and training.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme:
- £200 upon joining.
- £300 after one year's service.
- Terms and conditions apply.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our values: Kindness | Dignity & Respect | Calmness | Creativity | Responsibility
These values shape how we care for our residents and how we support each other as colleagues.
Apply Today
Interested in joining our team? No CV? No problem. We would love to have an informal conversation about the role and what you are looking for. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07484 482896
Important Information
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
Closing Date: 27th July 2026
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are appointed.
Pay: From £13.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brighton BN1 8SF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dementia care: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
