Join Our Team
At Sphere Specialist Healthcare, we know that great care starts with great people.
We’re looking for people who want more than simply a job in care — people who are compassionate, reliable, curious and genuinely interested in making a difference to the lives of the individuals they support.
Whether you already have experience in health and social care or are taking your first steps into the sector, we provide training, development and ongoing support to help you build your knowledge, skills and confidence.
Our roles can involve everything from supporting everyday independence and community activities to developing the skills required to work with individuals with complex and specialist healthcare needs.
We encourage our staff to ask questions, share ideas, continue learning and play an active part in shaping the support our clients receive.
If you are looking for a role where you can develop, be supported and make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
Bring the right attitude. We’ll help you develop the skills.
We recognise:
At Sphere Specialist Healthcare, we believe our staff are central to the quality and consistency of the support we provide. We recognise that:
Social care is a skilled and meaningful career, with opportunities to learn, develop and progress.
Great care starts with great people, and we want our staff to feel motivated, confident and proud of the support they provide.
Consistency matters. Retaining good staff helps clients build trusted relationships with the people supporting them and provides greater continuity of care.
Caring for others can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be demanding. We recognise the importance of supporting the wellbeing of our staff as well as their professional development.
Staff should feel listened to and involved, with opportunities to share ideas, raise concerns and contribute to how we continually improve.
Learning never stops. We invest in training, competency and development to help our staff grow in confidence and progress within their careers.
Our Commitment to Our Staff
At Sphere Specialist Healthcare, we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to develop. We promise to:
Treat everyone fairly, consistently and with respect, recognising the contribution each person brings to our team.
Invest in learning and development, providing opportunities to build new skills, gain qualifications and progress within the organisation.
Support staff wellbeing, recognising the emotional and physical demands of working in care and encouraging people to seek support when they need it.
Listen to our staff, welcoming feedback, ideas and open conversations about what is working well and where we can improve.
Recognise and celebrate achievement, from everyday examples of excellent care to personal and professional milestones.
Create opportunities to grow, supporting people who want to develop their careers while recognising that progression looks different for everyone.
We want Sphere to be somewhere people are proud to work, feel supported to succeed and choose to stay.
What You Can Expect From Us
We want our staff to feel rewarded, supported and able to build a working pattern and career that works for them. As part of the Sphere team, you can expect:
Competitive rates of pay, reviewed regularly.
Paid travel time and mileage in line with our current arrangements.
Personalised training and development, beginning before your first care visit and continuing throughout your career with Sphere.
Flexible working opportunities, helping you balance work alongside life outside of care.
24/7 support, so you know there is always someone available when you need advice or guidance.
Clear opportunities for career progression, whether you want to develop specialist clinical skills, gain qualifications or move into senior roles.
Ongoing competency development, giving you the knowledge and confidence to support people safely, including those with complex healthcare needs.
A range of staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives, designed to recognise and support the people who care for our clients.
Join us for a role. Stay to build a career.
Training & Development
At Sphere Specialist Healthcare, we believe great care starts with great training. No previous care experience is required — we provide the training, support and practical development you need to become confident in your role.
Our Case Managers and Registered Healthcare Professionals work closely with staff throughout their development, providing training, competency assessment and ongoing guidance.
Following probation, we will discuss your career goals and development opportunities, including relevant health and social care qualifications. Regular face-to-face reviews help us monitor progress, identify additional support and keep your development on track.
We also work with high-quality external training providers to complement our in-house expertise and provide further learning opportunities tailored to individual roles and ambitions.
Learn. Develop. Progress — we’ll support you throughout your career with Sphere.
We offer:
Classroom-based learning
Learning within a simulated environment
E-learning
Interactive workshops
Structured shadowing in the field
Working alongside experienced healthcare professionals
Practical competency assessment and ongoing development
Our Partnership with Learning for Excellence
We are proud to have an established partnership with Learning for Excellence, supporting the professional development of our team through a range of recognised qualifications and leadership programmes.
Opportunities available include:
Manager Induction Standards
NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care
NVQ Level 4 in Management and Leadership
NVQ Level 5 in Management and Leadership
Skills for Care Lead to Succeed Programme
Learning for Excellence supports both individuals and organisations to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence through high-quality learning programmes.
Our partnership gives our team access to a wide range of qualifications, development opportunities and bespoke training, complementing Sphere’s own comprehensive in-house learning and development programme.
Training We Offer
Our training programme is extensive and continually developed in response to the needs of the people we support. Training includes, but is not limited to:
Dementia Care
Long-Term Conditions
Hoarding and Self-Neglect
Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults
Transgender Awareness
Sexuality and Relationships
Mental Health Awareness
Spinal Cord Injuries and Degenerative Spinal Conditions
Diabetes Management
Epilepsy Management
End-of-Life Care
Falls Management and Risk Assessment
Oral Hygiene
Tissue Viability and Skin Care
Food and Nutrition
We offer a comprehensive catalogue of learning opportunities, including mandatory training, additional professional development and specialist training tailored to the individual needs and clinical requirements of the people we support.
