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B&M Care’s St Andrews Care Home in Welwyn Garden City is looking for a Senior Care Assistant

B&M 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.

If you are new to the care sector, our apprenticeship scheme in Welwyn Garden City can help you to kickstart a rewarding career in care. We’ll provide you with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in the care and hospitality sector.

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:

• Refer a Friend Bonus Schemes
• Wellbeing Programmes
• High Street Discounts
• Staff Recognition Awards

We are also committed to helping you achieve your career potential, whatever your role or level. By encouraging you to learn and develop as part of our growing team, you will have a fulfilling career in care.

PLUS:

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.

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. 

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.