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Data Scientist

Helping Hands Home Care
Alcester
2 days ago
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At Helping Hands, we know the power of data to transform how care is delivered. As a Data Scientist, you’ll help us build and deploy machine learning and AI solutions that make a real difference – from improving our operations to enhancing the experience of our customers and carers.


Working in our Data & Insight team, you’ll take on a hands-on technical role where your models and insights will directly impact how we run the business and support families across the UK.


You will be required to work at least 1 day per week from our Support Office in Alcester


What you’ll be doing


  • Designing, building and deploying machine learning models that solve real business challenges.
  • Working with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into effective modelling approaches.
  • Using Python, SQL, and Snowflake to build scalable, high-value solutions.
  • Supporting deployment workflows and working with engineers to get models into production.
  • Communicating results and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Sharing knowledge through code reviews and mentoring colleagues.


What we’re looking for


  • Strong technical skills in Python and SQL, with a solid grounding in machine learning and statistics.
  • Proven experience building models in production or near-production environments.
  • Ability to explain complex ideas simply, and adapt communication for different audiences.
  • A collaborative, problem-solving mindset with strong ownership of your work.
  • Experience with Snowflake, dbt, GitHub, or deep learning frameworks would be a bonus.


Why Helping Hands?


We’re one of the UK’s leading home care providers, with a clear mission: to make life easier for those we care for. Our Data & Insight team plays a key role in achieving this by using data to improve decisions, efficiency, and customer experience. You’ll join a supportive, growing team where your work has real impact – not just on the business, but on the lives of thousands of families we support every day.

Helping Hands is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce as we believe this develops a comfortable working environment for all our staff. All applications will be treated fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.

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