Senior Health Care Assistant | Elderly Care

Senior Health Care Assistant – Join Patcham Nursing Home!

📍 Location: Patcham, Brighton
💰 Salary: £13.35 per hour (annual review)
⭐ Weekend Rate: £13.85 per hour
🕒 Hours: 24 hours per week

About Us

Patcham Nursing Home provides high-quality, person-centred nursing and dementia care in a warm, supportive environment. Nestled near the South Downs and close to the sea, our home offers a calm, caring atmosphere where residents feel valued, respected, and safe.

As part of the SDR Group, our family-owned values guide everything we do. We are committed to Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility, ensuring both our residents and team members feel supported every day.

The Opportunity

We are delighted to offer an excellent opportunity for a Senior Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team at Patcham Nursing Home.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care, confident in leading a team, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What We Offer

✅ Career Growth – Ongoing training and professional development
✅ Holidays – At least 139 hours including bank holidays (pro-rata)
✅ Pension Scheme – Available where eligible
✅ Structured Induction & Probation – Full onboarding and support
✅ Supportive Management – Guidance from an experienced leadership team
✅ Employee Referral Bonus – £200 each upon appointment + £300 each after one year (T&Cs apply)
✅ Accessible Location – Well connected by Brighton bus routes and close to major transport links

Who We Are Looking For

✔ Experienced Senior Care Assistant – Previous senior or shift-leading experience in a care home
✔ Medication Trained – Confident in administering and managing medication
✔ Compassionate Communicator – Kind, empathetic, and confident supporting residents and families
✔ Committed to Quality Care – Dedicated to maintaining high standards and resident-first care
✔ Calm, Creative & Resilient – Able to lead effectively during challenges and inspire your team

Our Values

At Patcham Nursing Home, we believe in creating a caring, respectful, and supportive environment. Our values of Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility guide every decision we make. If these values resonate with you, you’ll be a great fit for our team.

Apply Today!

If you are ready for a rewarding role where your skills and compassion can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you. If you don't have a CV, please get in touch:
📧 [email protected]
📞 07484 482896

We are not able to offer UKVI Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role, either because we do not hold a sponsorship licence or because the role does not meet UKVI sponsorship criteria.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check following acceptance of an offer.