Posted 27 October 2026Rotherwood Care Home

Senior Carer

Rotherwood Care Home
South Yorkshire

Job details

  • Salary£14 to £14.05 per hour
  • RoleSenior Carer / Head of Care / Team Leader
  • HoursFull Time or Part Time
  • LocationRotherham, South Yorkshire

Job Summary

JOB ADVERT – Senior Carer

Rotherwood Care Home 

Rotherham Hours: Full?time / Part?time 

Rotherwood Care Home is seeking a compassionate, experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will lead shifts, support care staff, and ensure residents receive exceptional, person?centred care delivered with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading and supervising care staff

  • Administering medication safely and accurately

  • Supporting care planning and documentation

  • Providing high?quality personal care

  • Ensuring safeguarding, safety, and compliance

  • Communicating effectively with families and professionals

  • Promoting independence, wellbeing, and meaningful engagement

  • Acting as a role model for best practice

Skills / Qualifications

  • JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS – Senior Carer Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience as a Senior Carer or similar role Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to supervise and support care staff Confident in medication administration Excellent documentation and record?keeping skills Compassionate
  • reliable
  • and professional approach Ability to work flexibly
  • including weekends Qualifications NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care (preferred) Medication training (or willingness to complete) Personal Qualities Kind
  • patient
  • and resident?focused Able to remain calm under pressure Strong problem?solving and decision?making abilities Positive attitude and team?focused mindset
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