About the Company
B&M Care’s Taras Retreat Care Home in Sandridge, St Albans is looking for Care Assistants to promote and deliver personalised care & engagement throughout the day. You will work within a team ensuring to maintain a resident’s dignity, independence and personal safety.
B&M Care is a private residential and specialist dementia care provider that operates a 27-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.
Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?
Our Commitment to You:
• Competitive rates of pay
• £1.00 hourly rate enhancement for working contracted hours
• 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
• Statutory Sick Pay
• Auto-Enrolment Pension
• Care Professional Academy benefits
Additional benefits for new starters:
• £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 Care Assistant job involve?
Hours of Work:36 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00 + Some Weekend Work
Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• To provide the care detailed in the residents individualised care plan using a person-centered approach
• Supporting residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promoting independence and ensuring privacy and respect.
• Support and assist residents with their meals as required in a dignified and respectful manner ensuring that a pleasant and calm atmosphere is maintained.
• To identify and meet the social, emotional and cultural needs of residents and participate in the organisation of person-centred engagement.
• Support residents to use the environment to its full potential, including each homes’ outdoor living space.
Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• A pro-active individual who is able to work within a team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Interest in development and learning new skills