Healthcare Assistants | Nursing Home | Brighton, East Sussex
Health Care Assistant – Patcham Nursing Home, Brighton
Salary: £13.70 per hour + Weekend Enhancements
Hours: Full & Part-Time Hours Available
Location: Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex
Join a Care Home Where Your Experience Matters
Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day?
At Patcham Nursing Home, we believe exceptional care comes from exceptional people. Our dedicated team provides high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming 30-bed nursing home where residents are treated as individuals and staff are genuinely valued.
Unlike larger care settings, our smaller home allows you the time to build meaningful relationships with residents, understand their needs, and provide care with dignity, compassion and respect.
Every resident has their own private en-suite room, helping us create a calm, comfortable and homely environment where wellbeing, independence and quality of life are at the heart of everything we do.
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 (6 months)
- 36 hours per week
- £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements
Why Join Patcham Nursing Home?
✔ A friendly and supportive management team
✔ A small, close-knit home where your contribution is recognised
✔ Residents who are known as individuals, not 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
✔ A workplace where kindness, teamwork and respect matter
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 and maintaining independence
- 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 nurses and the wider care team
- Helping to maintain a safe, calm and welcoming environment
About You
We are looking for people who are:
✔ Experienced in providing care and support to older people
✔ Compassionate, patient and respectful
✔ Reliable and committed to delivering high standards of care
✔ Confident working as part of a team
✔ Excellent communicators
✔ Passionate about making a positive difference to residents’ lives
Previous experience in a care home, nursing home or similar setting is highly desirable.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who shares our values and takes pride in providing outstanding care.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates with weekend enhancements
- Paid training and induction
- Ongoing training and development
- Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Employee referral bonus scheme:
- £200 on joining
- £300 after 1 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.
Important Information
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: 6th July 2026
Early applications are encouraged as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified.
Salary range
- GPB 13.70 per hour