Job Description

Salary

32,061 - 34,434 (Pro rata)

Contractual hours

30

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Care

Date posted

22/09/2025

Job reference

REQ21133

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Benefits Package.doc

Directorate: Adult Care, Housing & Public Health



Permanent, Part time, 30 hours per week

Follows a 4-week Rota including weekend working, shift time 9.00pm -7.00am (weekend enhancements paid).



Lord Hardy Court provides care to 60 older people, with a range of individual needs, and Mental Health problems including Dementia. The home also provides Step-Up Step-Down Beds and learning disability beds.



Applicants ideally need experience in a social care setting. And have Level 4 or above Qualification e.j Diplomas of HE and FE foundation degrees and HNDs plus Experience in relevant areas of work over a period of years.



Shift Leaders are expected to contribute to the provision of a comfortable, stimulating homely environment, that meets CQC Fundamental l Standards of Care, maintain health and Safety and Dignity in Care Principles



Shift Leaders are also expected to contribute and develop a customer focused service that is responsive and flexible regarding all customer needs. To ensure person centred plans and risk assessments are carried out to the required standard. To work and support the night care staff on shift across all units.



Lord Hardy Court operates a shift system on a rota basis, this includes weekends, bank holidays, and cover is required up to 37hrs for leave and sickness.



Night shift leader is expected to contribute to the provision of a comfortable, stimulating homely environment, that meets CQC Fundamental l Standards of Care, maintain health and Safety and Dignity in Care Principles



Senior support workers are also expected to contribute and develop a customer focused service that is responsive and flexible regarding all customer needs. To ensure person centred plans and risk assessments are carried out to the required standard. To work and support the night care staff on shift across all units.



Lord Hardy Court, Park Hill lodge operates a shift system on a rota basis, this includes weekends, bank holidays, and cover is required up to 37hrs for leave and sickness.



For informal discussion contact the Deputy: Lynsey Sutheren on duty at the home Lord Hardy Court, Park Hill Lodge 01709 336184



Email Address: Sarah.turner@rotherham.gov.uk

Telephone number 01709 336188


This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.


Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).



Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.