Job Description

We are seeking experienced and compassionate carers to join our Post Hospital Bridging Service across East Sussex. This important role helps relieve NHS bed pressures by providing interim home-based care for patients discharged from hospital awaiting social care assessments. You'll work independently in the community, delivering high quality, person centred care that supports independence, dignity, and comfort during patients transition from hospital to home.
Main duties of the job
The service is a post hospital Bridging Service.
This NHS-funded initiative supports patients who are medically fit for discharge that are awaiting social care provision. Airmid HCAs enable safe hospital discharge and ensure continued care at home until formal arrangements are put in place.
The applicant will be responsible for visiting individuals in their own home managing personal care tasks and medication.
About us
Airmid Staffing aims to redefine care excellence.We are a values-driven organisation delivering high-quality, person-centred care across the NHS, ICBs, and local authorities. Our services include Reablement, Discharge to Assess (D2A), Bridging, Integrated Pathways, and complex domiciliary care for children and adults with neurological, physical, and learning disabilities.
We collaborate with system partners to support safe hospital discharges, prevent readmissions, and promote independence at home. Each care plan is tailored to the individuals needs, goals and preferences. With a growing presence in Wales and across the UK, we ensure local responsiveness and national consistency.
Our ethos is simple: we assume nothing, only promise what we can achieve, and always go beyond just good enough. Our job is not done until its truly done.
Youll join a committed, inclusive team that values courage, compassion, and innovation. We offer specialist training, clinical supervision, flexible work, paid mileage, wellbeing groups, and support from our Clinical Team and Candidate Liaison Officers. Staff enjoy career development, recognition schemes, and leadership opportunities.
We are ISO-certified, a Living Wage Employer, NHS SBS supplier, Disability Confident Committed, and Cyber Essentials certified. At Airmid, your voice matters and your growth is our priority.
Details
Date posted
08 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
160 a day
Contract
Bank
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
L0125-25-0008
Job locations
Post Office
Priory Meadow
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 1PH
W H Smith Ltd
110 Terminus Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3AL
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and assistance with daily living to recently discharged patients
• Support medication administration and accurate documentation
• Observe, record, and escalate changes in condition following care plans
• Assist with mobility, nutrition, and other essential care needs
• Communicate effectively with service users, families, NHS staff, and social care teams
• Maintain accurate records using our electronic care record system
• Adhere to infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures

Essential Requirements:

• Right to work and live in the UK (UK Citizen or Indefinite Leave to Remain)
• Basic Life Support & Moving and Handling (practical)
• Able to evidence a clean DBS
• Provide satisfactory professional references

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and assistance with daily living to recently discharged patients
• Support medication administration and accurate documentation
• Observe, record, and escalate changes in condition following care plans
• Assist with mobility, nutrition, and other essential care needs
• Communicate effectively with service users, families, NHS staff, and social care teams
• Maintain accurate records using our electronic care record system
• Adhere to infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures

Essential Requirements:

• Right to work and live in the UK (UK Citizen or Indefinite Leave to Remain)
• Basic Life Support & Moving and Handling (practical)
• Able to evidence a clean DBS
• Provide satisfactory professional references

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Applicants must-
• Hold a valid UK driving Licence.
• Be able to use your own motor vehicle as part of this role.
• Be reliable, caring, and compassionate.
• Be looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals receiving care.
• Have a minimum of 6 months experience working in a frontline NHS role, either in a community or medical setting within the last 2 years.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Applicants must-
• Hold a valid UK driving Licence.
• Be able to use your own motor vehicle as part of this role.
• Be reliable, caring, and compassionate.
• Be looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals receiving care.
• Have a minimum of 6 months experience working in a frontline NHS role, either in a community or medical setting within the last 2 years.

Skills Required