Care and Training Practitioner

Helping Hands Home Care; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Helping Hands Home Care in London Borough of Harrow is seeking a part-time Care Coordinator who will train, mentor and support a team of carers while ensuring high standards of care. The role requires a full, clean UK driving licence and strong communication skills to coordinate audits, meetings and care reviews.

The position offers a 18-hour work week with annual compensation between £12,600 and £13,500, plus growth opportunities within a nationwide care provider.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills.
• People-first mindset with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor and support new carers so they feel confident and capable.
• Assist the branch team with compliance, auditing and documentation.
• Complete spot checks and supervisions to maintain high standards.
• Visit customers to review care plans and ensure accuracy and safety.
• Carry out risk assessments with clarity and professionalism.
• Support on-call duties in line with the branch rota.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Description

This is a part-time role, with a working week of 18 hours.

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 5

Location: Harrow

Compensation: £12,600 - £13,500 / 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.