Sheffcare

09/09/2026

Every Wednesday, Springwood Residential Care Home hosts a Gentlemen’s Club for residents.

The group gives male residents a regular opportunity to spend time together, talk and take part in activities such as dominoes, cards and quizzes.

Regular social activity can help reduce isolation, support mental wellbeing, maintain communication skills and encourage routine and participation.

Sessions like this are a practical way to support connection and meaningful engagement within the home.

08/09/2026

Sheffcare is seeking a new Trustee to join our Board and support our aim that everyone has a good day, every day. We do this by putting our values at the heart of everything we do:

· Kindness
· Dignity
· Respect
· Independence
· Choices

Sheffcare is a well-established charity in Sheffield. We run 9 care homes and 2 day centres, supporting over 1,000 people each year. Many of the people we support are living with dementia. We provide affordable, high-quality and compassionate care that helps people enjoy the best possible quality of life.

If you care about good-quality care and want to use your experience to make a difference in Sheffield, or have experience of a relative using residential socal care, we would love to hear from you.

If you have experience or an interest in digital technology, digital transformation or digital innovation, we would be particularly interested, as we continue to develop and strengthen our services.

If you would like to apply, please email your CV to [email protected] or email us for further information.

08/09/2026

Springwood and Burnt Tree Croft welcomed Councillor Denise Fox to their homes this week to share the work they have been doing to support veterans in our care homes.

Care homes charity welcomes Armed Forces Champion as veterans scheme grows

06/09/2026

Choosing a care home for someone you love can feel emotional, confusing and overwhelming. Families often have to make decisions quickly, while also trying to understand care needs, costs, paperwork and what support may be available.

As a Sheffield based not-for-profit charity with nine care homes across the city, we want families to feel informed, reassured and supported from the very beginning and have put together a short article to help guide you through some of the processes.

From questions you might want to ask at a visit, to understanding funding, benefits you could be entitled to and how the resources at Age UK can assist you, you can read more here: https://www.sheffcare.co.uk/finding-the-right-care-home.html

04/09/2026

Looking for a New Role? We are Recruiting!

We have exciting opportunities across our care homes for compassionate individuals who want to make a real difference.

Vacancies include:
• Care Support Workers: Providing personal and emotional support to residents
• Activity Workers: Organising fun and meaningful activities
• Cooks: Preparing delicious, home-cooked meals for our residents

What we’re looking for:
• Kind, caring individuals who value dignity, respect and choice
• Team players with a positive, can-do attitude
• Experience is welcome but not always essential - your values matter most

Why work with us?
• A supportive, values-driven environment
• Training and development opportunities
• The chance to be part of a not-for-profit charity that puts people first

How to apply: See our full vacancy list and apply via our website at:
https://www.sheffcare.co.uk/vacancies.html

01/09/2026

Bronze Award Veteran Friendly Framework holders, Diane Whitehead (Registered Manager at Springwood) and Hollie Lindley (Registered Manager at Burnt Tree Croft) met with Councillor Denise Fox today at Springwood to talk about the work they have been doing for Sheffcare to recognise Veterans.

Denise Fox is an Armed Forces Champion for Sheffield City Council and welcomed the work that Sheffcare have put in to providing additional support for veterans, who may not only become residents in one of our nine care homes, but also those that join us as staff members.

We are looking forward to rolling out the Framework in more of our homes across October and into the new year.

31/08/2026

Looking for a Career in Care? We are Recruiting!

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join us in providing compassionate care that truly improves lives. We have a variety of roles available across our care homes for individuals who share our values of kindness, dignity and respect.
Why work with us?

• Full training and development opportunities
• A supportive, values-driven environment in a not-for-profit charity
• The chance to make a real difference in residents’ lives

How to apply: See our full vacancy list and via our links in bio.

28/08/2026

Introducing our new Namaste Room at Valley Wood!

The principles of Namaste in dementia care are used around the world and it translates to mean “to honour the soul within”.

Our Room at Valley Wood is a calm, welcoming space on the ground floor which opens out onto a peaceful garden space.

Ideal for small groups or one-to-one engagement, although activities can also take place in residents’ own rooms.

Sessions celebrate positive touch in a peaceful setting, offering soft music, gentle lighting, soothing aromas, sensory items and hand massage, all designed to awaken the senses and encourage connection and communication.

Our nurturing space is proving to be a hit with residents!

If you want to find out more about life at Valley Wood, please get in touch via [email protected].

26/08/2026

Caring for someone with dementia is a journey filled with challenges, emotions, and uncertainties. At Sheffcare, we understand how overwhelming it can feel, especially when your relative lives in a care home.

We’re offering Dementia Awareness Sessions, led by our Dementia & Wellbeing Manager, Kathryn Rawling, to help you navigate this experience with confidence and support.

Our sessions are designed to:
✅ Provide valuable insights into dementia and its progression
✅ Share practical guidance on supporting a loved one in care
✅ Offer a safe, welcoming space to talk
✅ Connect you with others who understand what you’re going through

We believe that the more we know, the more we understand and so the better we can support our loved ones and ourselves.

Join us at Midhurst Road on 30 October 2026 for an informative and compassionate session that could make all the difference.

Reserve your place! - Contact the team at Midhurst Road on 0114 285 5345 for more information.

24/08/2026

Paper fan making at Valley Wood Residential Home.

Enjoying some arts and crafts and getting prepared in case there is another heatwave 🥵