Job Detail

Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA004222
Company Name: The Lodge Care Home (B&M Investments)
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults
Pay/Salary: £11.77 - £11.89 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 18 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00 + Some Weekend Work
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Part Time Contract

About the Company

 

B&M Care’s The Lodge Care Home in Hemel Hempstead is looking for Care Assistants 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.

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.

 

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

 

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
  • Care Professional Academy benefits 

 

Additional benefits for new starters:

 

  • £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

 

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

 

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.

 

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

 

  • Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
  • pro-active individual who is able to work within a team.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
  • Interest in development and learning new skills