Care and Training Practitioner

Helping Hands Home Care; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Growth & development pathways

Varied role blending visits and team/​

Job summary

Helping Hands Home Care in Wokingham is seeking a branch leader to train, mentor and support care teams, ensuring high standards of safety and person-centred support. You will visit customers, review plans and carry out risk assessments with professionalism, while contributing to on-call duties as part of the branch rota.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and strong communication, with a focus on growth and development within a nationwide, award‑winning provider.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

People-first mindset

Job 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.

Application Deadline

21 December 2026

Department

West 5

Location

Wokingham

Compensation

£29,500 - £31,500 / 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.