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Posted 07 February, 2026

Day senior Carer

Layden Court Care Home South Yorkshire

Job details

  • Salary £12.77 per hour monthly on 10th
  • Role Senior Carer / Head of Care / Team Leader
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Rotherham, South Yorkshire
  • Job Reference Carer Days

Job summary

Senior Care Assistant

Layden Court Care Home

Layden Court Care Home in Maltby is seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated care team.

We are a 92-bed care home providing high-quality, person-centred care in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, supported by committed staff and management.

Job Details

  • Role: Senior Care Assistant

  • Hours: Full-time / Part-time available

  • Contract: Permanent

  • Shift Pattern: Day or night shifts available, including alternate weekends

  • Pay: Competitive rate (discussed at interview)

Role Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead by example, supporting residents with their care needs while also providing guidance, supervision, and support to care staff on shift. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care in line with CQC regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality personal care in line with individual care plans

  • Lead and support care staff during shifts

  • Administer or support with medication (where trained and competent)

  • Complete and review care documentation and handovers

  • Support safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety practices

  • Act as a point of contact for residents, families, and professionals

  • Escalate concerns appropriately to senior management

Essential Criteria

  • Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or experienced Care Assistant

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)

  • Good understanding of CQC standards and safeguarding

  • Ability to lead, mentor, and support staff

  • Good communication and record-keeping skills

  • Ability to work day or night shifts, including alternate weekends

  • Respect for dignity, privacy, and person-centred care

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Desirable Criteria

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

  • Medication administration training and competency

  • Experience working in a care home or healthcare setting

  • Understanding of audits, risk assessments, and care reviews

  • Experience acting as shift leader

What We Offer

  • Supportive management and team environment

  • Ongoing training and career development

  • Opportunities to progress into leadership roles

  • A rewarding role making a real difference every day

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Sarah Mills
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Skills / Qualifications:

  • Experience working as a Senior Care Assistant or experienced Care Assistant
  • Ability to lead and support care staff on shift
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or working towards Level 3
  • Good understanding of person-centred care#
  • Ability to support residents with personal care needs
  • Knowledge of safeguarding principles
  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control
  • Ability to administer or support with medication (once trained)
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to complete and review care documentation
  • Ability to carry out shift handovers
  • Ability to identify and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Willingness to work alternate weekends
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Professional and respectful approach to residents and families
  • Understanding of CQC standards and compliance
  • Willingness to complete mandatory training
  • Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check
  • Right to work in the UK