Care Assistant

SeeMeHired; Westbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A homecare service provider in Westbury is seeking dedicated individuals for personal care roles. Responsibilities include assisting service users with mobility and personal care needs, promoting their independence, and providing emotional support. Candidates should possess a friendly attitude, a UK driving license, and be available for morning and evening shifts. Competitive pay of up to £17 per hour, along with benefits like paid mileage and ongoing training, are offered.

Benefits

Paid mileage: 45p per mile

Fully funded Level 2 & 3 in Social Care

Vacation & paid time off

Qualifications

• UK driving licence and a car for driving between service-user properties.
• Availability from 07:00 in the mornings, with flexible shifts.
• Professional qualifications for medication administration if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care needs for service users.
• Assist service users with mobility problems and physical disabilities.
• Engage in the promotion of mental and physical well-being.

Skills

Friendly, caring and positive attitude

Mobility assistance skills

Medication administration qualifications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Share with other staff to meet the personal care needs of service users, respecting dignity and promoting independence, including assistance with undressing, washing, bathing and toileting, and support for their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Assist service users with mobility problems, mild learning difficulties and other physical disabilities, promote independent continence and help with the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Ensure service users retain their dignity and individuality.
• Provide care for people who are dying or have progressive illnesses (end‑of‑life care).
• Engage in the promotion of mental and physical well‑being.
• Read and write reports, attend staff and service‑user meetings, and participate in training activities as directed.
• When professionally trained, administer medications.
• Comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures, including the service‑user care plan, medication requirements and completion of accurate daily records.
• Report to the registered manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a service user.
• Encourage service users to remain as independent as possible.
• Attend mandatory training where appropriate, including induction and NVQ or equivalent.
• Identify and support service users with capacity and those who lack capacity appropriately.
• Understand the requirements of the New Fundamental Standard Regulations 9‑20 in relation to the CQC inspection regime.
• Perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Requirements & Availability

• UK driving licence (and a car for driving between service‑user properties).
• Friendly, caring and positive attitude.
• Availability from 07:00 in the mornings.
• Work pattern to include morning, lunch and evening shifts.
• Professional qualifications as required for medication administration, if applicable.

About Spire Homecare

We are Spire Homecare, a domiciliary care provider dedicated to supporting people in their own homes with dignity and respect. Our experienced carers deliver personalised, compassionate care across a variety of needs—whether that’s personal care, companionship or live‑in support. We believe that each individual deserves to live independently, with a care plan designed around their own preferences and lifestyle.

At Spire Homecare, we’ve built a reputation for reliable, person‑centred care. Our team comprises fully trained carers and office staff who work passionately to support our clients’ independence. We deliver flexible care packages—from short visits to 24‑hour live‑in care—and tailor our services to each individual’s needs. Our care includes personal care, supported living, learning‑disability support, respite, dementia, live‑in and night care.

We approach every assignment with dignity and respect, collaborating with both clients and their families to co‑create care plans that truly reflect their wishes. Regulated by the CQC, we pride ourselves on delivering high standards of care in the comfort of your own home. We foster a culture rooted in respect, empathy and continuous professional development.

We listen — really listen — to both our service users and our staff. We encourage open dialogue, teamwork and shared problem‑solving. Training is ongoing, and we equip our carers with the skills they need to provide excellent care safely and confidently. We strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered, understanding that the quality of our care is deeply tied to how we look after one another.

Our inclusive and caring approach ensures that everyone feels part of something meaningful. We care for our carers, offering fair pay and great benefits.

Benefits & Wages

• Daytime: £13.52 per hour
• Evening: £14.56 per hour
• Weekend: £17.00 per hour
• Paid mileage: 45p per mile
• Unlimited support from active management and owners
• Weekly staff lottery
• Free parking permit for all Wiltshire Council car parks
• Great supportive company culture
• Opportunity to progress
• Fully funded Level 2 & 3 in Social Care
• Vacation & paid time off