Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Salary: £10.68 weekday and £10.97 weekend (per hour)

Location: St. Albans

Close Date: 30th April 2024

Published: 1st January 2024

B&M Care is a private residential and specialist dementia care provider that operates a 26-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.

St Matthews Care Home in Redbourn is looking for a Care Assistant to promote and deliver personalised care & engagement throughout the day. You will work within a team ensuring to maintain a resident’s dignity, independence and personal safety.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • To provide the care detailed in the residents individualised care plan using a person-centered approach
  • Supporting residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promoting independence and ensuring privacy and respect.
  • Support and assist residents with their meals as required in a dignified and respectful manner ensuring that a pleasant and calm atmosphere is maintained.
  • To identify and meet the social, emotional and cultural needs of residents and participate in the organisation of person-centred engagement.
  • Support residents to use the environment to its full potential, including each homes’ outdoor living space.

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 for new starters to end of April 2023:

£250 introduction payment for the new starter and referer
£1.25 hourly rate enhancement for overtime hours
Blue Light Card to access 15,000+ discounts from large national retailers

Care Assistant

Job Details

  • Salary:
  • Location: St. Albans
  • Category: Care Homes
  • Close Date: 30th April 2024
  • Published: 1st January 2024