B&M Care is a private residential and specialist dementia care provider that operates a multi 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, part of the B&M Care Group in Redbourn is looking for a full time Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to be accountable for the home and the residents, and to create a calm and secure atmosphere throughout the night.
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.
* 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.
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
* Industry-envied training and in-house Leadership Pathway Programme
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