- We do not offer sponsorship
- You will be required to work alternate weekends and twelve-hour shifts
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.
B&M Care’s Dalton Lodge Care Home, located in Walthamstow, is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to be accountable for the home and the residents.
Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- 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.
- To ensure the home is safe and secure.
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of all records required to be kept by CQC.
- Liaise and deal with external professionals in relation to individual residents and accuratelyrecording on the Mobile Care Monitoring System (MCM) and implementing actions required.
- Be proactive in the monitoring and reporting of any changes in individual resident’s skin to prevent pressure areas developing and have an understanding of the referral process to outside agencies i.e. community nurses.
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.
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
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
Pay: £15.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship?
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
