Senior Care Assistant

About the Company

B&M Care’s Tara’s Retreat Care Homein Sandridge, St Albans is looking for Senior Care Assistants.

B&M Care is a private residential and specialist dementia care provider that operates a 26-care home portfolio in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Northamptonshire. Underpinned by the group’s aspirational model of care – ‘Rose Model of Dementia Care’ – B&M Care has established a benchmark standard for delivering exceptional care that reflects the everyday rhythms of life. B&M Care is dedicated to perfecting its level of care through continual innovation, the highest standards of person-centred practice and you – the future of B&M Care.

We encourage our staff to grow and progress in their careers, and we offer constant opportunities to develop your skills through training and support. Our Leadership Pathway will also empower you to be the best you can be.

Why should I apply for this Senior Care Assistant job?

It is hugely rewarding to work in a care setting and no matter what position you are working in, you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

Choosing a care home career can sometimes be challenging, but our work-family culture ensures that everyone is valued and supported. We make sure to reward all of our staff for their exceptional efforts, and we achieve this with a variety of practical benefits, including:

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

• Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailersincluding Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more
• Discounts on travelincluding bus ticket discounts, reduced MOTs and servicing, and car leasing
• Access to?TOTUM Student Card– usually exclusive to university students!
• Plus thousands more rewards…

Our Commitment to You:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Free uniform (provided)
• Wellbeing Support Line (available to all members of staff)
• Flexible working within a supportive environment
• Long Service Awards
• B&M Care’s Golden Rose Staff Recognition Awards
• Industry-envied training and in-house Leadership Pathway Programme
• Support & career development
• Holiday
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Auto-Enrolment Pension

Additional benefits:

• £250 introduction payment for the new starter and referrer
• £1.25 hourly rate enhancement for overtime hours
• Blue Light Card to access 15,000+ discounts from large national retailers

What does this Senior Care Assistant job involve?Hours of Work: 36 – 40 Hours Per Week – Shifts: 08:00 – 20:00 + Alternating Weekends

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support the Home Manager, Deputy and Assistant Manager in all aspects of the home’s management, while supporting residents with personal care, and ensuring the training and development of staff.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• To assist the Manager, Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager in the running of the home in an efficient and caring manner in their absence.
• Ensure a walking handover is carried out and that all residents are accounted for at the start and the end of the shift.
• Ensure that all staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere and leading by example.
• Support with the training and development of all staff and supporting the in-house training programme is both implemented and monitored to a high standard.
• Support residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promoting independence.
• Support residents to use the environment in accordance with their care plan and to have an understanding of the Mobile Care Monitoring System (MCM).
• Support and promote all aspects of personal care with dignity and respect.

Am I the right person for this Senior Care Assistant job?

Join the B&M Care Team – Where Excellence Meets Opportunity!

What We’re seeking:

• Minimum of NVQ 2 working towards NVQ Level 3 or above
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff and to be a team player
• Communicate and interact effectively with both residents and staff

Applications will only be considered if located within a 10-mile radius of the position.

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