Work for us

A care career where support goes both ways

Join a local care team with paid training, practical support and clear opportunities to develop.

Whether you are new to care or looking for your next opportunity, compassion, kindness and a willingness to learn matter more than previous experience. We provide the training and support.

Spire Homecare staff practising moving and handling with a hoist during training
Paid trainingInduction and ongoing development
45p per mileBusiness mileage
Free DBSEnhanced DBS check included
Minimum wagePaid travel time

Why join Spire Homecare?

Fair pay, practical support and clear routes to develop a long-term career in care.

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Paid travel timeMinimum wage plus 45p per mile for business mileage.
Fully paid trainingInduction, ongoing training and funded Level 2 and 3 qualifications.
Career progressionRoutes into senior care, coordination, training, recruitment and management.
Supportive cultureActive local management, out-of-hours support, uniform and PPE provided.
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Parking supportFree permits where applicable, including Wiltshire Council car parks and Bath zones.
DBS
Free Enhanced DBSPre-employment checks are managed as part of the onboarding process.
Staff recognitionRewards as part of the wider benefits package.
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On-call serviceOut-of-hours guidance so care staff are not left unsupported.

Applying to Spire Homecare

A short video on what to expect when you apply.

Have these ready when you apply

  • A full UK driving licence
  • Access to your own vehicle
  • Your availability, including alternate weekends
  • Identification and address documents
  • Details for your references
  • Right to Work documentation

No previous care experience is essential. The focus is on values, with practical training provided, and the local team will guide you through each step.

Current care vacancies

10 live roles across our five offices, updated automatically from our recruitment system.

Salisbury care job area
Full time

Female Care Assistant Salisbury

Salisbury

£14 to £17 per hour

View and apply
Yeovil care job area
Full time

Domiciliary Care Assistant - Yeovil

Yeovil

£13.50 to £15 per hour

View and apply
Midsomer Norton care job area
Full time

Care Assistant Midsomer Norton

Midsomer Norton

£13.50 to £15 per hour

View and apply
Bath care job area
Full time

Female Care Assistant Bath

Bath

£13.50 to £15 per hour

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Trowbridge care job area
Full time

Care Assistant Trowbridge/Westbury/Warminster/Devizes

Trowbridge

£14 to £17 per hour

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Frome care job area
Full time

Care Assistant Frome

Frome

£13.50 to £15 per hour

View and apply
Salisbury care job area
Full time

Female Domiciliary Care Assistant Salisbury

Salisbury

£14 to £17 per hour

View and apply
Midsomer Norton care job area
Part time

Care Assistant Evenings and Weekends

Midsomer Norton

£13.50 to £15 per hour

View and apply

Types of care roles

Flexible roles are available to suit different commitments and career goals.

  • Full-time and part-time positions
  • Evening and weekend shifts
  • Bank or casual roles
  • Overnight and live-in care roles
  • Guaranteed-hours and zero-hours contracts

Please note: Spire Homecare does not offer sponsorship for employment.

What you will need

  • A full UK driving licence
  • Access to your own vehicle
  • Availability to work alternate weekends
  • Compassion, reliability and a genuine desire to help others

No previous care experience is essential. The focus is on values, with practical training provided.

Training and support

Training is paid, practical and adapted to different levels of experience and learning styles.

Induction that works for you

Induction can be delivered through group classroom sessions, one-to-one training or blended learning. Theory can be completed at your own pace before practical face-to-face sessions.

The aim is simple: give every new starter the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to provide safe, person-centred care.

Support after training

You will meet your local Registered Manager, Care Coordinator and office team, receive uniform, ID and PPE, then complete shadowing alongside an experienced Care Assistant.

There is no fixed shadowing timescale. Support continues until you and your coordinator are confident that you are ready to work safely and independently.

Pay and benefits

Competitive pay from day one, with the practical costs of doing the job properly covered.

Hourly pay

  • Weekday pay: £13.50 to £15.00 per hour, depending on location
  • Weekend pay: £15.00 to £17.00 per hour, depending on location
  • Paid travel time: minimum wage
  • Business mileage: 45p per mile

Included from day one

  • Fully paid training
  • Free parking permits where applicable
  • Free uniform and PPE
  • Free Enhanced DBS check
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

Where we recruit

Five local offices support clients and care teams across the South West.

SOMERSETWILTSHIREStavertonHilpertonHoltBradford-on-AvonSouthwickNorth BradleyYarnbrookWest AshtonSteeple AshtonWingfieldDilton MarshBrattonEdingtonHeywoodChapmansladeCorsleyUpton ScudamoreBishopstrowCrockertonSutton VenyHeytesburyLongbridge DeverillThe Deverill villagesCodfordUpton LovellBeckingtonRodeNorton St PhilipNunneyMellsGreat ElmBuckland DinhamWhatleyTrudoxhillWanstrowWiltonLaverstockOld SarumAlderburyDowntonAmesburyWinterslowWhiteparishRedlynchIlchesterEast CokerWest CokerMontacuteStoke-sub-HamdonTintinhullMartockSouth PethertonSherborneHigh LittletonTimsburyFarmboroughMarksburySaltfordPeasedown St JohnCombe DownOdd DownKeynshamBathRadstockDevizesWestburyWarminsterSalisburyTrowbridgeFromeYeovilMidsomer NortonChoose an office to see its local page

Spire Homecare (Trowbridge)

Trowbridge & surrounding villages

  • Trowbridge
  • Staverton
  • Hilperton
  • Holt
  • Bradford-on-Avon
  • Southwick
  • North Bradley
  • Yarnbrook
  • West Ashton
  • Steeple Ashton
  • Wingfield
  • Devizes

Westbury & surrounding villages

  • Westbury
  • Dilton Marsh
  • Bratton
  • Edington
  • Heywood
  • Chapmanslade
  • Corsley
  • Upton Scudamore

Warminster & surrounding villages

  • Warminster
  • Bishopstrow
  • Crockerton
  • Sutton Veny
  • Heytesbury
  • Longbridge Deverill
  • The Deverill villages
  • Codford
  • Upton Lovell
About the Trowbridge office

Spire Homecare (Frome)

  • Frome
  • Beckington
  • Rode
  • Norton St Philip
  • Nunney
  • Mells
  • Great Elm
  • Buckland Dinham
  • Whatley
  • Trudoxhill
  • Wanstrow
About the Frome office

Spire Homecare (Salisbury)

  • Salisbury
  • Wilton
  • Laverstock
  • Old Sarum
  • Alderbury
  • Downton
  • Amesbury
  • Winterslow
  • Whiteparish
  • Redlynch
About the Salisbury office

Spire Homecare (Yeovil)

  • Yeovil
  • Ilchester
  • East Coker
  • West Coker
  • Montacute
  • Stoke-sub-Hamdon
  • Tintinhull
  • Martock
  • South Petherton
  • Sherborne
About the Yeovil office

Spire Homecare (Midsomer)

  • Midsomer Norton
  • Radstock
  • High Littleton
  • Timsbury
  • Farmborough
  • Marksbury
  • Keynsham
  • Saltford
  • Peasedown St John
  • Combe Down
  • Odd Down
  • Bath
About the Midsomer Norton office

What happens after you apply?

A simple process, with support at every stage.

Availability check

Discuss your preferred hours, availability and the role you applied for.

Interview and documents

Attend an interview and provide the identification and address documents required.

Offer and checks

Receive a conditional offer while references, DBS and Right to Work checks are completed.

Training and shadowing

Complete paid induction, local office induction and supported shadowing shifts.

What our care assistants say

Joely, Care Assistant
JoelyCare Assistant

“The communication, support from management and focus on high-quality care make it a positive and rewarding place to be.”

Joely, Care Assistant
Becki, Care Assistant
BeckiCare Assistant

“They genuinely care about staff wellbeing. I feel safe while working, particularly with lone-working support and app-based visit tracking.”

Becki, Care Assistant
HenryLive-in Carer

“I feel fairly treated regardless of background or role. The company promotes an open and honest culture where staff feel listened to and appreciated.”

Henry, Live-in Carer

Care jobs FAQs

Do I need previous care experience?

No. Previous care experience is not essential. Spire Homecare looks for kindness, compassion, reliability and a genuine desire to help others. Paid training provides the skills and confidence required.

Do I need to drive?

Yes. Domiciliary Care Assistants need a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle because the role involves travelling between clients' homes.

What hours are available?

Typical shifts are 7am to 2pm and 4pm to 10pm. Full-time, part-time, evening and bank hours are available, with alternate weekend working expected.

How long does recruitment take?

Timescales depend on references and pre-employment checks. In most cases, applicants can expect the process to take between two and four weeks.

Are there opportunities for progression?

Yes. Care Assistants can progress into senior care, coordination, field supervision, training, recruitment or management, supported by ongoing learning and qualifications.

Apply or ask a question

Cannot find the right role? Send your details to the recruitment team or email recruitment@spirehomecare.co.uk.

Spire Homecare care assistants Joely, Beci and Julie
A local care role with training, practical support and a team around you from day one.