Senior Care Assistant

Job Title:Senior Care Assistant
Reference Number:HCPA004219
Company Name:St Andrews Care Home (Colleycare)
Shifts Available:Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location:Welwyn Garden City
Type of Care Provider:Care Home
Supporting individuals with:Dementia , Older Adults
Pay/Salary:£12.71 - £13.24 Per Hour
Hours of Work:36 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00 + Some Weekend Work
Driving Required:No
Contract Type:Full Time Contract

About the Company

B&M Care's St Andrews Care Home in Welwyn Garden City is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to support the Home Manager, Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager in all aspects of the home’s management.

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 - the '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 Senior 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 Senior 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 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.

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.