Care Assistant

Job summary

CARE ASSISTANT (Both Day & Night Shifts Available)

“A rewarding career that makes a difference to people’s lives”

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.

B&M Care’s St Anns Care Home in Kettering is looking for a Care Assistant (day and night shifts available) to promote and deliver personalised care & engagement throughout the day and to create and promote a calm and trusting atmosphere throughout the night. 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.
• To ensure the home is safe and secure throughout the night.
• To ensure that all night documentation is completed and signed for.

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