Health Care Assistant & Senior HCA | Nursing Home | Brighton, East Sussex

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Health Care Assistant & Senior Night Health Care Assistant Roles

Join Our Warm & Supportive Nursing Home Team!

We are recruiting compassionate, dedicated Health Care Assistants and an experienced Senior Night Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Patcham Nursing Home.

Patcham Nursing Home is a welcoming 30-bed residential and nursing home in Brighton, providing high-quality, person-centred care in a calm and supportive environment. Each resident has a private en-suite room, supporting dignity, comfort, and independence.

If you are caring, reliable, and passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Available Roles

Health Care Assistant - Fix term 6 months maternity cover

• £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements

Senior Health Care Assistant - Nights

• Permanent 36-hour night contract
• £14.20 per hour + weekend enhancements

Why Join Patcham Nursing Home?

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Small home where residents are truly known as individuals
• Stable shifts and consistent staffing
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Full training and ongoing support provided
• Meaningful work where you can genuinely make a difference every day

About the Roles

As part of our care team, you will support residents with their daily needs while promoting dignity, independence, comfort, and wellbeing at all times.

Our Senior Night HCA role also includes supporting the wider care team overnight, assisting with leadership responsibilities, and working closely with nurses to ensure high standards of care are maintained throughout the night.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily support to residents
• Support residents living with dementia, nursing needs, and palliative care needs
• Assist with mobility, nutrition, comfort, and wellbeing
• Carry out welfare checks and respond to residents' needs
• Monitor and report changes in health or behaviour
• Maintain accurate care records and handovers
• Work closely with nurses and the wider care team
• Promote a calm, safe, and caring environment

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Night HCA

• Support and guide care staff during night shifts
• Assist with shift organisation and delegation
• Ensure smooth overnight running of the home

Who We're Looking For

• Caring, compassionate, and reliable individuals
• Experience in care is desirable but not essential for HCA roles
• Previous senior care experience preferred for Senior Night HCA role
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive and resident-focused attitude
• Passion for delivering high-quality care

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates
• Weekend enhancements
• Flexible working patterns available
• Paid training and structured induction
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Pension scheme (eligibility applies)
• Employee referral bonus scheme (£200 on joining + £300 after 1 year, T&Cs apply)

Our Values

At SDR Group, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility - values that shape how we support both our residents and our staff every day.

Important Information

These roles are not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Enhanced DBS check required following offer.

Apply Today

Email: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk Call: 07484 482896 - No CV required - get in touch today.

Closing date: 6th July. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy sooner if suitable candidates are found.