About the Company
B&M Care is a private residential and specialist dementia care provider, delivering exceptional care for almost 50 years. As a company we are always striving to do better, for our residents, our staff, and for the community.
Creating the right work-life balance, and a supportive working environment, that suits both you and our residents is key in achieving this. 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.
We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant (day and night shifts available) to support the Home Manager, Deputy and Assistant Manager in the home’s management, and to be accountable for the residents, creating a calm and secure atmosphere throughout the night.
Why should I apply for this Senior Care Assistant job?
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:
• Refer a Friend Bonus Schemes
• Wellbeing Programmes
• High Street Discounts
• Staff Recognition Awards
Care Professional Academy Rewards include:
• Herts Rewards (Vivup)
• XO Student Discount
• Access to the NUS Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
• Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.
And a lot more...
What does this Senior Care Assistant job involve?
Hours of Work:36 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00 / 20:00 - 08:00
Working in care can be challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our ‘whole home approach’ ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.
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.
• To perform either care duties or assist with cleaning duties throughout the duration of the entire night shift as the night shift is a waking duty.
• To ensure the home is safe and secure.
• To ensure regular checks are carried out throughout the night for each resident’s individual needs (in relation to the home’s guidelines and policies).
Am I the right person for this Senior Care Assistant job?
Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience:
• 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.