Care Assistant

We’re BCOP, a charity that’s been providing care and support to the older people of Birmingham for the last 75 years. We own three nursing homes and several housing schemes for older people in the city.

All three of our nursing homes have great local reputations - BCOP was given a carehome.co.uk 'Top 20 Recommended Small Care Home Group' award for the West Midlands in 2020.

We know that little things matter and really get to know each resident as an individual. No matter what their role, every member of staff works together to provide the best possible support for our residents

About you

If you are looking for a career that it's the small things you do that brings a smile to someones face, then we are the job for you. Previous experience not essential as we provide full on the job training, you just need to have bags of enthusiasm, accept that no two days are the same and be able to take the rough with the smooth.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting our residents with personal care
• Supporting residents' safety, liaising with colleagues and other professionals to deliver the highest standards of care
• Ensuring care is person-centred, maintaining individual preferences and choices
• Making and providing refreshments as required, ensuring nutrition and hydration needs are met effectively
• Ensuring our residents are comfortable and to support with re-positioning if required
• Maintaining the dignity and respect of our residents at all times
• Monitoring changes and responding appropriately, to ensure health conditions are swiftly treated

Work as part of team

About the role

(Nights)

• 36 hours per week, working 8pm - 8am over three days

(Days)

• 36 hours a week, working 6 or 12 hour shifts over three to five days

· Full training and support provided

· Opportunity to complete level 2 or 3 qualification in health and social care

· Enhanced annual leave for length of service

· Competitive rate of pay

Job Benefits

All employed posts benefit from a BHSF health insurance plan, employee health & wellbeing scheme, pension scheme and additional annual leave following long service. Life insurance is also provided

All posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure being carried out by the DBS and will include a check against the adult barred list. BCOP are committed to equality of opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.50-£9.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Regular PCR and LFD testing on site. All staff and visitors are asked to take their temperature daily upon arrival, PPE is also available on site for all staff.

Experience:

• nursing home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• level 2 in Health and Social Care (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (preferred)
• Night shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: RHH CA
Expected start date: 01/03/2023