Care and Training Practitioner – Home Care Regulated

As our Care & Training Practitioner, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing the quality of care delivered by Compassion First Home Care.

This is a varied position combining staff training, mentoring, competency assessment, quality assurance and hands-on care delivery.

You will be responsible for ensuring that new and existing Care Assistants have the skills, knowledge, confidence and practical support needed to deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

Your Key Responsibilities

Training and Induction

• Deliver our structured induction programme to new Care Assistants, introducing our values, expectations, policies and standards of care.

• Plan, organise and deliver practical training sessions, refresher courses and workshops.

• Ensure training reflects current legislation, CQC requirements and recognised best practice.

• Identify individual and team training needs and support ongoing professional development.

Mentoring and Competency Assessments

• Support new Care Assistants during shadowing shifts and their transition into independent working.

• Complete practical competency assessments before carers undertake duties independently.

• Provide one-to-one coaching, constructive feedback and ongoing mentoring.

• Identify areas requiring improvement and develop appropriate support plans.

Quality Assurance and Staff Development

• Conduct staff supervisions, observational assessments and quality spot checks.

• Monitor care practices to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Promote safe working practices, dignity, respect, independence and person-centred care.

• Support the management team in identifying improvements and maintaining high standards.

Recruitment and Operational Support

• Participate in recruitment activities, including values-based interviews and candidate assessments.

• Support the development and review of standard operating procedures, training materials and working practices.

• Maintain accurate training, competency and supervision records.

• Participate in the shared out-of-hours on-call rota.

Hands-on Care Delivery

• Maintain your practical care skills through regular care delivery in customers' homes.

• Lead by example, demonstrating excellent care practices and professional standards.

• Support Care Assistants with complex situations and provide practical guidance where required.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Significant practical experience in domiciliary care or adult social care.

• Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Adult Care or equivalent qualification.

• Experience supporting, mentoring or training care staff.

• Good understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding and person-centred care.

• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

• Confidence delivering group training and individual coaching.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a management team.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance.

• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Field Care Supervisor, Care Trainer or similar.

• Formal teaching, training or assessing qualifications.

• Experience conducting staff supervisions and competency assessments.

• Experience supporting recruitment and staff induction.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, primarily based at our Stratford-upon-Avon office and training facility, with regular travel across Warwickshire.

The role includes participation in a shared out-of-hours on-call rota.

Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.