Healthcare Assistant

Paragon Home Healthcare is looking forfemale Health Care Assistants (HCAs)to support a young woman in her home environment.

She lives with complex long-term conditions including chronic pancreatitis, hypermobility/Ehlers-Danlos features, chronic pain and neurodivergent needs. HCAs will workalongside a Registered Nurse during the dayto provide practical and emotional support, ensuring care is delivered safely and consistently.

Youll provide person-centred care including:

• Assisting with mobility and transfers

• Supporting bowel care routines under RN guidance

• Helping with personal care and daily living tasks

• Providing reassurance and calm, structured communication

• Supporting activities such as shopping trips or light household tasks

• Feeding her cats and helping with small home tasks she cannot manage

Youll be supported by clear protocols and a Nurse-led team to ensure you feel confident and equipped in your role.

This is more than a care jobits about building trust and stability for someone who values clear communication and consistency. Youll help create a safe, reassuring environment that promotes wellbeing and confidence at home.

• Deliver high-quality, individualised care in the home

• Assist with mobility, transfers, and personal care

• Support an individual with autism using a calm, structured approach

• Help with household tasks and activities the client enjoys

• Work collaboratively with the RN, clinical team, and family

• Day Shift:08:0020:00 (£17.70/hr weekdays, £21.24/hr weekends)

• Bank holiday pay at 150% and Christmas pay at 200%

• Location:BN41 Brighton

• Experience:Previous care experience (complex care preferred)

• Skills:Compassionate, reliable, and able to follow clinical guidance

• Female carer required for personal care (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)

• Flexible shifts and ongoing professional development

• A supportive environment backed by a Nurse Practitioner-led team

• Paid training and joining bonus

• Immediate starts and regular work

Were an award-winning, client-focused care provider committed to delivering exceptional quality care while valuing and supporting our staff. Our team is professional, innovative, and dedicated to improving lives through compassionate, consistent care.

Paragon Home Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. Roles with occupational requirements are assessed on a case-by-case basis and comply with the Equality Act 2010.