Senior Care Assistant

HCPA; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private dementia care provider in Hoddesdon is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to ensure resident safety and support personal care. You'll lead a team and contribute to an efficient home environment. Candidates should have at least NVQ 2 and be working towards NVQ 3, with strong communication and mentoring skills. Competitive pay and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Free uniform

Wellbeing Support Line

Flexible working

Holiday

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Auto-Enrolment Pension

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out a walking handover and account for all residents.
• Ensure efficient running of the home and lead by example.
• Support staff training and development to a high standard.
• Assist residents with personal care and promote independence.
• Ensure the home is safe and secure.

Skills

Ability to lead

Effective communication

Mentoring skills

Team player

Education

Minimum of NVQ 2

Working towards NVQ Level 3

Job description

Overview

B&M Care is a private residential and specialist dementia care provider that operates a 28-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.

Why apply for this Senior Care Assistant (Nights) job?

• 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

What does this Senior Care Assistant (Nights) job involve?

Hours of Work: 36 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 19:00 - 07:00

• 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.
• To ensure regular checks are carried out throughout the night for each resident’s individual needs (in relation to the home’s guidelines and policies).
• To ensure that all night documentation is completed and signed for.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of all records required to be kept by CQC.

Am I the right person for this Senior Care Assistant (Nights) job?

• 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.