Senior / Health Care Assistant - Nursing Home
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Posted: February 27, 2026
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Quick Summary
Join SDR at Patcham Nursing Home as a Health Care Assistant or Senior Health Care Assistant in a warm and welcoming environment. Deliver high-quality residential and nursing care in a 30-bed home. We deliver compassionate, person-centred care with a focus on safety, value, and home.
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Job Description
Join SDR at Patcham Nursing Home as a Health Care Assistant or Senior Health Care Assistant!
đź“Ť Location: Patcham Nursing Home, Brighton
đź’° Salary:
Health Care Assistant: ÂŁ12.85 per hour (ÂŁ13.35 weekend)
Senior Health Care Assistant: ÂŁ13.35 per hour (ÂŁ13.85 weekend)
đź•’ Hours: 24–36 hours per weekÂ
About Us
At Patcham Nursing Home, we provide high-quality residential and nursing care in a warm and welcoming environment. We are proud to deliver compassionate, person-centred care that ensures every resident feels safe, valued, and truly at home. Our 30-bed home offers thoughtfully designed single en-suite rooms, creating a comfortable and private living space for each resident.
We provide a wide range of services, including:
Residential Care
Nursing Care
Specialist Dementia Care
Respite Care
Palliative Care
Our dedicated team is committed to supporting residents with dignity, respect, and kindness, tailoring care to meet individual needs and preferences.
Being family-owned, our values aren’t just words - they guide how we support our teams and residents. At SDR Care, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility every day.
About the Role
We have exciting opportunities for both Health Care Assistants and Senior Health Care Assistants to join our team. Experience is beneficial, but a genuine commitment to compassionate care is what matters most.
You’ll support residents with high-quality care, including:
Dementia care
Support for complex physical conditions
Palliative and respite care
As part of our team, you’ll help ensure residents’ wellbeing and maintain our high standards of care.
What We Offer
🌱 Career Growth – Ongoing professional training & development
🌴 29 Days Holiday (pro-rata) – Including bank holidays
💰 Pension Scheme – Where eligible
🆕 Supportive Induction & Probation – Structured onboarding experience
🤝 Strong Management Support – Guidance every step of the way
💵 Employee Referral Bonus – £200 on appointment, £300 at one-year anniversary (T&Cs apply)
Who We’re Looking For
Health Care Assistants:
âś” Compassionate, resident-focused, adaptable
âś” Strong communication skills
âś” Committed to high-quality care
Senior Health Care Assistants:
âś” Previous care home experience essential
âś” Leadership skills to support colleagues
âś” Creative, resilient, and committed to quality care
đź“… Hours can be part-time or full-time with weekday and weekend shifts.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We focus on strengths, potential, and what matters most to the people we support.
📢 Apply Today!
If you’re ready to make a real impact with your skills, experience, and compassion, we’d love to hear from you!
Email [email protected]
or call 07484 482896 if you don’t have a CV.
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.