Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant Full Time (Nights) Luxury Retirement Home AV2079 Location: Worthing, West Sussex Pay: GBP14.00 GBP15.50 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 locationAccommodation for 28 residentsA specialist focus on dementia careA friendly, caring and homely atmosphereAn experienced and supportive care teamA strong emphasis on dignity, independence and choiceOngoing staff training, including dementia awareness, safeguarding, first aid and manual handlingConvenient 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 nightAssisting with personal care and daily living needsSupporting residents living with dementia with patience, understanding and reassuranceMonitoring residents' wellbeing and responding appropriately to changes or concernsPromoting dignity, independence and individual choice at all timesSupporting residents with mobility, comfort and repositioning where requiredMaintaining accurate care records and communicating important information to colleaguesFollowing safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety proceduresWorking 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 settingA compassionate, patient and understanding approachAn interest in supporting people living with dementiaGood communication and teamwork skillsThe ability to work effectively during night shiftsA commitment to promoting residents' dignity, independence and wellbeingA willingness to undertake training and develop your skills Benefits & Perks Competitive pay of GBP14.00 GBP15.50 per hourFull–time night shiftsOpportunity to work within an established residential dementia care serviceSupportive and experienced care teamOngoing training and professional developmentA welcoming and homely working environmentThe opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' livesPotential opportunities for career progression To Apply Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more about this opportunity.