Healthcare Assistant – Full Training Provided

Worthing and Surrounding Areas

Pay: £12.71–£16.00 per hour
Hours: Full-time and Part-time available
Shifts: 12-hour day and night shifts
Minimum commitment: 24 hours per week

Looking for a rewarding care role in Worthing?

We are recruiting compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistants to support clients with complex care needs across Worthing, Lancing, Goring-by-Sea, Ferring, Littlehampton, Rustington, Angmering and surrounding areas.

Whether you are already working in care or looking to begin a career in healthcare, we provide comprehensive in-house clinical training and ongoing support to help you develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Our care packages are delivered on a one-client, one-home basis , allowing you to build meaningful relationships and provide truly personalised care without rushing between multiple care calls.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Providing person-centred care and support in the client's own home

  • Assisting with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting

  • Supporting mobility, positioning and transfers

  • Administering medication in line with care plans and training

  • Monitoring and recording changes in health and wellbeing

  • Preparing meals and supporting hydration and nutrition needs

  • Maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment

  • Working closely with families, nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver outstanding care

No Experience? No Problem.

We believe exceptional carers are defined by their compassion, reliability and willingness to learn.

Successful applicants will receive full training through our in-house clinical training programme, delivered and supported by experienced nursing professionals. No previous care or complex care experience is required.

What We're Looking For Essential

  • A caring and compassionate nature

  • Excellent communication and people skills

  • A willingness to learn and develop clinical skills

  • Reliability, professionalism and a positive attitude

  • Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Ability to pass enhanced DBS and reference checks

Desirable

  • Previous experience in care, support work, healthcare or customer service

  • NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits

  • PAYE employment

  • Competitive hourly rates

  • Enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay

  • Paid annual leave

  • Company pension scheme

  • Blue Light Card discounts

  • Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme

  • Carer Recognition Programme

  • Free confidential wellbeing support line

  • Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Why Join Us?

  • Work with one client per shift

  • No rushed care calls

  • No travelling between multiple clients during your shift

  • Full clinical training provided

  • Flexible scheduling where possible

  • Supportive local management and clinical team

  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference in your local community

Earnings

  • Typical Healthcare Assistants work around 36 hours per week

  • Average weekly earnings: £500–£555

  • Estimated annual earnings: £26,200–£28,950

Figures are based on average shift patterns and may include accrued holiday pay. Actual earnings will vary depending on hours worked and shift allocation.

If you're based in Worthing or the surrounding area and want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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