Care Assistant / Support Worker
Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA002868
Company Name: St Lauras Care Home - B&M Care
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Nights , Weekends
Location: Kings Langley
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults
Pay/Salary: £10.12 - £11.08 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 36 Hours, shifts are 8am to 8pm, 8pm to 8am, 8am - 2pm and 2pm to 8pm
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract
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.
B&M Care’s St Lauras Care Home in Kings Langley is looking for a Care Assistant Day/Night to promote and deliver personalised care & engagement throughout the day and to create and promote a calm and trusting atmosphere throughout the night. You will work within a team ensuring to maintain a resident’s dignity, independence and personal safety.
Our Commitment to You:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 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
Additional benefits for new starters to end of March 2022:
- £250 refer a friend payment
- 50p hourly rate enhancement for working contracted hours
- £1 hourly rate enhancement for overtime hours
- £150 bonus for returning to the company (to end of January 2022)
- Blue Light Card to access 15,000+ discounts from large national retailers
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.
- To ensure the home is safe and secure throughout the night.
- To ensure that all night documentation is completed and signed for.
Here at B&M Care, we are looking for motivated individuals who strive for excellence and development.
Desirable attributes:
- 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.