Senior Care Assistant

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Care Assistant at St Andrews Care Home, Welwyn Garden City!

Hours: 36 Hours (alternate weekends)

About Us: B&M Care, a leading private residential and specialist dementia care provider, manages a 26-care home portfolio in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Northamptonshire. Guided by the 'Rose Model of Dementia Care,' we set a benchmark standard for delivering exceptional care that reflects the everyday rhythms of life.

Position: Senior Care Assistant

Responsibilities as a Senior Care Assistant:

• Assist the Home Manager, Deputy Manager, and Assistant Manager in the efficient and caring management of the home.
• Conduct walking handovers, ensuring accountability for all residents at the start and end of shifts.
• Promote staff contribution to the efficient running of the home, fostering the right atmosphere and leading by example.

• Support the training and development of all staff.
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of the in-house training program to a high standard.
• Contribute to residents' personal care needs, maintaining and promoting independence.

• Lead, motivate, and mentor staff while being a team player.
• Communicate and interact effectively with both residents and staff.

Essential Attributes:

• Minimum of NVQ Level 2, working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor staff.
• Effective communication and interaction skills.

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 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:

• £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.

Ready to take on a pivotal role in care home management? Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at St Andrews Care Home in Welwyn Garden City . Apply now and be a part of our dynamic team!