Health Care Assistant- Fixed Term
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
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Salary
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6131 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6131 Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are looking for motivated and committed people who want to provide the highest standard of care whilst ensuring patients are treated with dignity, compassion and respect as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) across a range of specialities. Full time/ part-time hours will be considered for this post.
We would welcome applications from Level 2 qualified as we could offer the opportunity of development in completing the Level 3 during your employment. Please note a minimum of a Level 2 is required.
Please note candidates that may have applied for this position in the last three months need not apply on this occasion
Under the supervision of a registered nurse you will undertake agreed duties demonstrating the level of competence and professionalism required as a participating team member to deliver high quality care.
Can you show us through your application and at interview how you would treat our patients with the compassion, dignity and respect they have a right to expect?
If you believe you are able to meet these essential requirements, we would be very happy to consider your application.
You will be required to hold NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care within an agreed timescale.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all t
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sherminder Sanghera Job title: Department Manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07973784486
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants (SOC 6131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~298k in sample- Middle half £24,492–30,316
- Median £26,364
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.