Rotherham


Welcome to Rotherham

Rotherham is steeped in history and brimming with character. It offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities.

It is a place where the past meets the present, where industrial heritage intertwines with lush green spaces, creating a captivating landscape that is sure to enchant every visitor.

See the sections below for more information about learning, volunteering and working in Barnsley.

Looking for a job today? Head straight to the job search section on this page. 

Local Colleges 
  • Rotherham College 
  • Thomas Rotherham College
    • Thomas Rotherham College specialises in offering A Level and Level 3 vocational courses including a range of Health and Social Care courses.  The College offer the widest range of Advanced Level courses in the region.
  • Dearne Valley College 
    • Dearne Valley College is a hub for higher skills in health and social care and we are currently developing a health and science laboratory, simulated clinical suite and medical assessment ward and new sector related technologies. You will be able to complete a variety of enrichment programmes and competitions to develop employability and personal development skills.​​​
  • Northern College 
    • Based in Barnsley, this is the only residential college for adults aged 19+ in the North. They will prepare you to re-enter education, gain employment or make a career change through immersive residential learning and specialist support
Higher education courses

If you want to train in subjects like medicine, nursing, dentistry, orthoptics, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, paramedic science, physiotherapy then Sheffield has some of the country's best universities for these topics.

Check out Sheffield Hallam University Health-related coursesSheffield Hallam University - all courses, and The University of Sheffield for more details on the courses on offer and why South Yorkshire is a great place to study and stay and work.

Support Into Work

Employment is for Everyone is a social movement aiming to improve the employment opportunities for autistic people and people with a learning disability. We know the positive difference employing people with learning disabilities and autistic people can make to a business and we want to share our knowledge and skills to encourage businesses to do the same.

  On this site you will find: 

  • Signposting and resources to help you if you are autistic or have learning disabilities an are interested in work
  • Resources for employers to support them employing people with learning disabilities and autistic people
Rotherham Employment & Skills Facebook Group

Join the Facebook group to find vacancies, job fairs, employment, skills, and careers events:  Click here

 

  • Rotherham Hospital
    • Who are we? The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community trust providing services at a number of sites across Rotherham, including Rotherham Hospital, Rotherham Community Health Centre, BreathingSpace, Park Rehabilitation Centre and Kimberworth Place.
  • Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust: RDaSH Nurturing the power in our communities
    • Who are we? We are committed to supporting you, your family, loved ones and your carers as you use our services which are delivered in more than 100 locations in Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. We are ambitious about driving change and improvement for our patients, staff and local communities.
  • Connect Healthcare Rotherham in Rotherham which is the GP network.
  • Rotherham Hospice
    • Who are we? Rotherham Hospice is an inspirational place to work, offering a wide range of opportunities to care for and support those living with a life-limiting illness or bereavement. We have a ‘One Team’ approach, where every job role and every individual’s contribution matters. Everyone who works at Rotherham Hospice helps us make a difference for hundreds of local families every day.

Volunteering is when someone spends unpaid time doing something to benefit others. Volunteering can be formal and organised by organisations, or informal within communities. It should always be a free choice made by the person giving their time. 

Volunteering has many benefits, including gaining experience relevant to employment or education, learning new skills, improved physical and mental health, making friends, and giving back to the community. Whatever your reason, we can help you find the right volunteering opportunity for you. 

Visit the Voluntary Action Rotherham for opportunities or head straight to the local health and care organisations below for their latest volunteer roles.

Are you a student in full time education, aged between 14 and 18, and looking for work experience to help develop your future career in health and social care?

Here is where you can find in-person NHS and care work experience in the Rotherham area: 

Take a look at our top tips for getting work experience to help you find a placement if there's nothing to suit you in this area.

If you're not sure what sort of jobs you might be interested in, check out this careers by subject list. Simply look at the subjects you are interested in at school or college and check which jobs might be more suited to you. It's not a full list but it might give you some options to think about.

Health and care jobs are based all over Rotherham. They might be in your neighbourhood, in town or in an area you've never been to before.

We want you to have the best chance of getting a job or volunteer role that suits you. 

Don't let a location put you off - always check with the people advertising the role if it's not clear. Not all job adverts are as clear as they could be so it always pays to ask.

  • Walking or cycling: Some of the larger organisations offer cycle storage units, showering/changing facilities and cycle to work schemes. 
  • Car: Some of the health and care organisations have car parks. Some of these you will need to pay for and some will be free. All of them should have accessible parking.
  • Bus or train: If you don't drive, or have access to regular lifts, then public transport might be for you. All our hospitals have bus stops outside and GP practices, pharmacies and dentists often have one very near. You can check the latest bus, tram and train timetable routes on the South Yorkshire. Top tip: Add 'hospital' into the search if your job is in a local hospital.

Search for health and care jobs in Rotherham

For jobs in voluntary and community organisations visit Voluntary Action Rotherham

Systemic Family Therapist or Psychotherapist

We are excited about a newly commissioned Systemic Family Therapist or Psychotherapist role in North Lincolnshire community mental health services. We...

Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Closing Date: 29 May 2025

Salary: £53,755 to £60,504

Forensic/Clinical Psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Forensic/Clinical Psychologist, Band 8B, to join the innovative Forensic Service in Doncaster. This...

Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Closing Date: 13 May 2025

Salary: £62,215 to £72,293

Paediatric Deputy Lead Nurse

12 hours per week 12 month secondment The Deputy Lead Nurse for the Paediatric Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC) will support the Lead Nurse in ...

Employer: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 8 May 2025

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962

Contact Centre Operational Support Manager

Fixed Term until 30/09/25 Monday - Friday As the operational support manager you will assist the Operational Manager in the management and day to day ...

Employer: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 9 May 2025

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483

Occupational Therapist Neurology

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Neurological Rehabilitation services to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join...

Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Closing Date: 9 May 2025

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483

Principal Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapist

We are currently looking to recruit a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist to work across the Perinatal Mental Health Service teams in Rotherham an...

Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Closing Date: 11 May 2025

Salary: £62,215 to £72,293

Clinical Dementia Advisor

Doncaster Care Group Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for Older People Clinical Dementia Advisor Are you enthusiastic and passionate about providin...

Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Closing Date: 9 May 2025

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483

Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics

The Rotherham Foundation Trust is committed to providing the highest quality care to the children and families of Rotherham and this is an exciting op...

Employer: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 11 May 2025

Salary: £59,175 to £95,400

Heart Failure Nurse

We are seeking an enthusiastic Cardiac Nurse to join our busy community Heart Failure team to help us provide exceptional patient-centred care. You wi...

Employer: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 5 May 2025

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962

Specialist Nurse

Permanent, part time position 16 hours per week We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our small team of Anticoagulation Nurse Sp...

Employer: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 5 May 2025

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962