Care and Training Practitioner

Helping Hands Home Care; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Varied role: visits, leadership & doc

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Helping Hands Home Care in Lincoln is seeking an experienced Care Assistant ready to progress into a leadership-focused role. You will train, mentor and support new carers, visit customers to review care plans, and help maintain high care standards across the team.

The role combines field visits with branch team support, risk assessments and on-call duties. A full UK driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle are essential, with opportunities for growth within a nationwide, award-winning

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant and a desire to take the next step in your career.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a roadworthy, insured vehicle.
• Strong communication skills and a supportive approach to working with others.
• Keen eye for detail and confidence in maintaining compliance and quality standards.
• People-first mindset, calm, kind and ready to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor and support new carers so they feel confident and ready to deliver extraordinary care.
• Assist the branch team with compliance, auditing and documentation.
• Complete spot checks and supervisions to maintain high standards across your care team.
• Visit customers to review care plans, ensuring they remain accurate, safe and person-centred.
• Carry out risk assessments with care, clarity and professionalism.
• Support on-call duties in line with the branch rota.

Skills

Care leadership

Driving licence

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Quality & compliance

Education

Experience in care

Job description

Description

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Culture. Extraordinary Careers.

Helping Hands was built on kindness and it still guides everything we do today. We're a purpose-driven team helping people live well in the homes they love. Join us, and you'll be part of a supportive, ambitious community where your work truly matters, and your growth is genuinely valued.

Department: East 9

Location: Lincoln

Compensation: £13,250 - £14,250 / year

What you'll do

• Train, mentor and support new carers so they feel confident, capable and ready to deliver extraordinary care.
• Assist the branch team with compliance, auditing and documentation.
• Complete spot checks and supervisions to maintain high standards across your care team.
• Visit customers to review care plans, ensuring they remain accurate, safe and person-centred.
• Carry out risk assessments with care, clarity and professionalism.
• Support on-call duties in line with the branch rota.

What you'll bring

• Experience as a Care Assistant and a desire to take the next step in your career.
• A full, clean UK driving licence and access to a roadworthy, insured vehicle.
• Strong communication skills and a supportive, encouraging approach to working with others.
• A keen eye for detail and confidence in maintaining compliance and quality standards.
• A people-first mindset - calm, kind and ready to lead by example.

Why Helping Hands?

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card with hundreds of national discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
• A varied role that blends customer visits with team leadership and office collaboration.
• Genuine pathways for growth and development within a nationwide, award-winning care provider.