Healthcare Assistant in Worthing

Healthcare Assistant – Full Time (Nights) – Luxury Retirement Home – AV2079 Location: Worthing, West Sussex Pay: £14.00–£15.50 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 location Accommodation for 28 residents A specialist focus on dementia care A friendly, caring and homely atmosphere An experienced and supportive care team A strong emphasis on dignity, independence and choice Ongoing staff training, including dementia awareness, safeguarding, first aid and manual handling Convenient 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 night Assisting with personal care and daily living needs Supporting residents living with dementia with patience, understanding and reassurance Monitoring residents' wellbeing and responding appropriately to changes or concerns Promoting dignity, independence and individual choice at all times Supporting residents with mobility, comfort and repositioning where required Maintaining accurate care records and communicating important information to colleagues Following safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety procedures Working 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 setting A compassionate, patient and understanding approach An interest in supporting people living with dementia Good communication and teamwork skills The ability to work effectively during night shifts A commitment to promoting residents' dignity, independence and wellbeing A willingness to undertake training and develop your skills Benefits & Perks Competitive pay of £14.00–£15.50 per hour Full-time night shifts Opportunity to work within an established residential dementia care service Supportive and experienced care team Ongoing training and professional development A welcoming and homely working environment The opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives Potential opportunities for career progression To Apply Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email to find out more about this opportunity