Health Care Assistant

The Limes Care Home; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food (Training Days

Flexible working where possible

Job summary

The Limes Care Home Limited is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant / Carer to join our Good-rated facility in South Birmingham. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents, supporting them with dignity and compassion within a strong multidisciplinary team.

This full-time role offers a clear progression path, ongoing training, and a supportive management structure. Competitive hourly pay (£12.72–£13.00) and a pension are provided, with weekends on a rolling rota.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents with dignity, compassion and respect.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet residents' needs.
• Learn, develop and grow within your role, with progression opportunities.

Job description

The Limes Care Home is a welcoming and professional care facility dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. With a focus on mental health and dementia care, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate and personalised support.

Summary

YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Care Assistant / Carer

Hours Full Time

CQC Rating: Good

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and be within commutable distance to Longbridge, South Birmingham. Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates that do not meet these criteria at this time.

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £12.72 - £13.00 per hour depending on age and NVQ status.

Hours: Days or Nights

3 or 4 shifts per week including weekends on a five week rolling rota, flexible availability is required.

Do you care about people?

Do you want a real career, not just a job?

Would you like to progress into nursing with an employer who genuinely invests in you?

If the answer is yes — join us.

Why work with us?

We are well established nursing home, proudly rated Good by the CQC, with a management team, staff, and owners who truly care. Our culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on doing the right thing for both residents and staff.

Your Career Path With Us

We offer a clear, supported progression route:

Care Assistant / Carer

Senior Care Assistant

Care Home Assistant Practitioner

Registered Nurse (possible future pathway)

If you have ambitions for a long-term career, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

Ongoing training, development, and qualifications

Long-term career progression (we invest in our staff over the years)

Supportive, approachable management and leadership

A positive team culture where your voice matters

Competitive pay and enhancements

Flexible working where possible

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you’ll:

Deliver high-quality, person-centred care

Support residents with dignity, compassion, and respect

Work as part of a strong multidisciplinary team

Learn, develop, and grow within your role

Experienced in Care? Even better — we’ll help you progress.

Ready to Start (or Build) Your Career?

Expected hours: 30 – 39 per week

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food (Training Days)

Passionate about making a meaningful impact in elderly care. Any related care qualifications