Care and Training Practitioner

Helping Hands Homecare, Inc.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Varied role with leadership and field‑

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Helping Hands is seeking a dedicated Care and Training Practitioner in Milton Keynes to lead onboarding, coaching and quality assurance for front‑line carers. You’ll shape exceptional care in the community while developing strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

You will coordinate training, audits and visits, promoting compliance and continual growth across the branch. A driving licence and a passion for people‑centred care are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant and progression desire.
• Valid full UK driving licence and vehicle access.
• Excellent communication and supportive approach to teamwork.
• Keen eye for detail and compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor and support new carers to deliver extraordinary care.
• Assist branch with compliance, auditing and documentation.
• Complete spot checks and supervisions to maintain high standards.
• Review care plans during customer visits to ensure safety and person‑centred care.
• Conduct risk assessments with professionalism and clarity.
• Support on‑call duties per branch rota.

Skills

Care experience

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Care and Training Practitioner

Department: East 1

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Milton Keynes

Reporting To: Nina Gale

Compensation: £28,000 - £30,000 / year

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.

As a Care and Training Practitioner with Helping Hands, you’ll play a vital role in shaping exceptional care, supporting new carers from their very first interview through to their full onboarding journey. You’ll coach, guide and uplift your team while helping the branch maintain quality, compliance and meaningful relationships with customers. It’s a role full of purpose, variety and real impact.

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 road‑worthy 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 …
• ……

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.