Health Care Assistant

First Care Services Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Training days

Job summary

Orchard House Nursing Home in Wolverhampton is seeking dedicated Care Assistant / Carer to join our Good-rated home. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting residents with dignity and respect. Roles include day or night shifts, with a five-week rolling rota and progression opportunities.

The home emphasizes compassionate teamwork and ongoing training. Salary ranges £12.72–£13.00 per hour, with age and NVQ status influencing the rate, and a strong

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• NVQ L2/L3 in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards.
• Care experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support residents with dignity, compassion, and respect.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Learn, develop and grow within your role.
• Progression opportunities available for motivated staff.

Education

NVQ L2/L3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Orchard House Nursing 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 Wolverhampton. 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

• 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


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food (Training Days)

About the Role

• 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.

Expected hours: 30 – 39 per week

NVQ L2 /L3 in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards.