Female Care Assistant / HCA Day Shift – Portslade BN41 | Complex Care | £17.70–£21.24/hr
Female HCA day shift role in Portslade BN41 supporting a young woman with complex care needs at home. £17.70–£21.24/hr, paid training and nurse-led support.
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Health Care Assistant - Complex Homecare Role
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About the Role
Paragon Home Healthcare is looking for female 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 work alongside a Registered Nurse during the day to provide practical and emotional support, ensuring care is delivered safely and consistently.
You’ll 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
You’ll be supported by clear protocols and a Nurse-led team to ensure you feel confident and equipped in your role.
Why This Role Matters
This is more than a care job—it’s about building trust and stability for someone who values clear communication and consistency. You’ll help create a safe, reassuring environment that promotes wellbeing and confidence at home.
Key Responsibilities
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
Pay and Shifts
Day Shift: 08:00–20:00 (£17.70/hr weekdays, £21.24/hr weekends)
Bank holiday pay at 150% and Christmas pay at 200%
Location: BN41 Brighton
What We’re Looking For
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)
Why Join Us
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
About Paragon Home Healthcare
We’re 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.
- Department
- Carer and HCA roles
- Role
- Care Assistant / HCA – Days
- Locations
- BN41 Portslade, Brighton
- Hourly salary
- £17.7 - £21.24