Healthcare Support Worker – Acute Dementia Unit (Band 3)

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker – Acute Dementia Unit (Band 3)

Forget Me Not Unit, Worthing

£24,937 – £26,598 per annum (Band 3, pro rata for part time)

37.5 hours per week

Long days and night shifts

Fixed term – 12 months

Closing date: 29 December 2025

About the role

We’re looking for a Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to join our specialist Forget Me Not Unit in Worthing, supporting women with dementia within an acute inpatient setting.

This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding role, offering the chance to make a real difference to people living with dementia and their families, while developing your skills in a highly supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Experience is welcome but not essential – we’re looking for people with the right values, compassion and motivation to learn.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting patients with daily living and personal care

• Working alongside nurses, consultants and the wider MDT

• Helping deliver a therapeutic and dementia-friendly care environment

• Communicating with patients, families and carers

• Observing, recording and reporting patient needs and progress

What we’re looking for

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A commitment to learning and personal development

• The ability to work shifts, including long days and nights

Experience in dementia or mental health care is desirable but not essential – full support and training will be provided.

What we can offer you

At SPFT, we put people first and support you to grow. You’ll benefit from:

• A supportive and welcoming team

• Regular clinical and managerial supervision

• Completion of the Care Certificate

• Clear development and progression opportunities

• NHS pension scheme

• NHS staff discounts (shopping, gyms, restaurants and more)

• Working for a Trust rated ‘Outstanding’ for Caring by the CQC

How to apply

Click “Apply now” to be redirected to our NHS Trac careers site, where you can complete your application.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Worthing

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

19-12-2025

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English