Health Care Support

Location:

Rustington BN16, UK

Job function:

Operations - Rustington

Employment type:

Fixed Term Contract

Hours of work:

37.5

Ref no:

Rst_HCA_1025

Health Care Support

Rustington, West Sussex

About Us

We're Blind Veterans UK, a charity that helps vision-impaired ex-service people from every generation rebuild their lives regardless of how or when they lost their sight. Founded in 1915 by Sir Arthur Pearson to help the many veterans losing their sight after the First World War, we have supported those blinded in subsequent wars and military engagements, including the Second World War, and more recently, the conflicts in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan.

We are now looking for an individual to join us in this Health Care Support role on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week for a 12 month, fixed-term contract.

The Benefits

• Salary of £24,830.97 per annum, plus additional allowances
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to legal services and mental health support
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid professional subscriptions and discounts
• Professional and personal development
• Enhanced pay

This is a rewarding opportunity for a caring individual with an NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2 (or the willingness to work towards) to join our compassionate and life-changing organisation.

You'll be part of a close-knit, values-driven team that puts people first - where your empathy and commitment will directly help our members regain confidence, rebuild their lives, and rediscover what's possible after sight loss.

In return, you'll gain immense personal and professional fulfilment as you develop your skills, build meaningful connections, and make a lasting difference to those who've served our country with courage and pride.

The Role

In this Health Care Support role, you will deliver compassionate, person-centred care that enables members at our Rustington centre to live with dignity, independence, and fulfilment.

Working as part of our Health and Wellbeing Team, you'll assist with daily personal care tasks, while promoting independence wherever possible, ensuring all care provided meets the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and respect.

You'll work collaboratively with Wellbeing Nurses, Senior Health Care Support staff, and wider teams to maintain accurate records, administer medication, and deliver tailored support that meets both physical and emotional needs.

Additionally, you will:

• Maintain care documentation, including risk assessments and handover notes
• Support members during meals, activities, and outings
• Report concerns or changes in wellbeing promptly to senior staff
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, and best practice across all areas of care

About You

To join us in this Health Care Support role, you will need:

• An NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2 (or the willingness to work towards)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in relation to delivering care
• IT knowledge, including electronic care systems, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams
• The ability to maintain accurate records and write reports

The closing date for this role is 7th November 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Support Worker, Care Support Worker, Wellbeing Assistant, Health Care Assistant, or Healthcare Assistant.

Webrecruit and Blind Veterans UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you're ready to use your kindness and care to make a genuine difference in people's lives in this Health Care Support role, please apply . This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.