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Posted 07 February, 2026

Day Carer

Layden Court Care Home South Yorkshire

Job details

  • Salary £12.21 per hour monthly on 10th
  • Role Carer / Care Assistant / Care Support Worker
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Rotherham, South Yorkshire
  • Job Reference Carer Days

Job summary

Layden Court Care Home in Maltby is looking to recruit compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to join our team on day shifts.

We are a 92-bed care home providing person-centred care in a friendly, welcoming environment. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, supported by dedicated staff and supportive families.

Job Details

  • Role: Care Assistant (Day Shifts)

  • Hours: Full-time / Part-time available

  • Contract: Permanent

  • Shift Pattern: Day shifts, including alternate weekends

  • Pay: Competitive rate (discussed at interview)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will support residents with their personal care, daily activities, and emotional wellbeing, promoting dignity, independence, and choice at all times.

You will play a vital role in ensuring residents feel safe, respected, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing high-quality personal care including washing, dressing, and toileting

  • Supporting residents with meals and hydration

  • Assisting with mobility and safe moving & handling

  • Encouraging independence and participation in daily activities

  • Maintaining accurate care records

  • Working in line with CQC standards, safeguarding, and infection control policies

  • Building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues

Essential Criteria

  • A kind, caring, and patient nature

  • Good communication and teamwork skills

  • Willingness to work day shifts and alternate weekends

  • Ability to follow care plans and policies

  • Respect for dignity, privacy, and choice

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Desirable Criteria

  • Previous experience as a Care Assistant (training provided for the right person)

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

  • Experience working in a care home or healthcare setting

  • Knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, and infection control

What We Offer

  • Full induction and ongoing training & development

  • Supportive management and team environment

  • Opportunities for career progression

  • The chance to make a real difference every day

How to Apply

To apply or for more information, please contact:

Sarah Mills
Administrator
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Skills / Qualifications:

  • Kind
  • caring
  • and compassionate nature
  • Respect for dignity
  • privacy
  • and choice
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with residents
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work independently when required
  • Willingness to work day shifts
  • Willingness to work alternate weekends
  • Ability to follow care plans and policies
  • Willingness to support residents with personal care
  • Ability to assist with mobility and moving & handling
  • Understanding of safeguarding principles Understanding of infection prevention and control
  • Ability to maintain accurate care records
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Willingness to complete mandatory training
  • Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
  • Previous experience as a Care Assistant (desirable)