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Healthcare Assistant

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Recruiter
Avon Search & Selection
Location
Worthing
Salary
£14 - £15.5 per hour
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
22 October 2026
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Job description

Healthcare Assistant Full Time (Nights) Luxury Retirement Home AV2079

Location: Worthing, West Sussex Pay: £14.00 £15.50 per hour Hours: Full Time Nights

About the Home

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and established residential care home in Worthing, supporting 28 residents within a warm, friendly and homely environment.

Set within a beautiful detached Victorian mansion in a quiet residential area, the home offers convenient access to Worthing town centre, the seafront and local public transport. With a strong heritage in dementia care, the service is committed to providing compassionate, individualised support that promotes dignity, independence and quality of life.

The home's care philosophy centres on recognising every resident as an individual. By learning about residents' personal histories, relationships and preferences, the team can provide sensitive, meaningful care tailored to each person's changing needs.

Facilities and approach to care include:

A characterful Victorian mansion in a peaceful residential location
Accommodation for 28 residents
A specialist focus on dementia care
A friendly, caring and homely atmosphere
An experienced and supportive care team
A strong emphasis on dignity, independence and choice
Ongoing staff training, including dementia awareness, safeguarding, first aid and manual handling
Convenient access to public transport, Worthing town centre and the seafront

The Role

As a Healthcare Assistant working full-time nights, you will play an important role in ensuring residents receive compassionate, person-centred care throughout the night. You will help maintain a safe, comfortable and reassuring environment, supporting residents with their individual needs while respecting their privacy, dignity and independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing compassionate care and support to residents throughout the night
Assisting with personal care and daily living needs
Supporting residents living with dementia with patience, understanding and reassurance
Monitoring residents' wellbeing and responding appropriately to changes or concerns
Promoting dignity, independence and individual choice at all times
Supporting residents with mobility, comfort and repositioning where required
Maintaining accurate care records and communicating important information to colleagues
Following safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety procedures
Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care

About You

We are looking for a caring and dependable individual who is passionate about supporting older people and understands the importance of providing sensitive, person-centred care.

You will ideally have:

A minimum of six months' experience within a care setting
A compassionate, patient and understanding approach
An interest in supporting people living with dementia
Good communication and teamwork skills
The ability to work effectively during night shifts
A commitment to promoting residents' dignity, independence and wellbeing
A willingness to undertake training and develop your skills

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay of £14.00 £15.50 per hour
Full-time night shifts
Opportunity to work within an established residential dementia care service
Supportive and experienced care team
Ongoing training and professional development
A welcoming and homely working environment
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives
Potential opportunities for career progression

To Apply

Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more about this opportunity.

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