RotaCloud's drag-and-drop rota builder lets you create compliant, budget-friendly rotas in minutes — no spreadsheets, phone calls, or WhatsApp messages required.
Getting started
- Go to Rotas in the main navigation.
- Select the week you want to schedule and click Create Rota.
- Drag staff members from the sidebar onto shift slots in the calendar grid.
- Adjust shift start/end times by clicking a shift block and editing the details panel.
Tips for faster scheduling
- Use colour-coded roles (e.g. senior carer, support worker) to spot coverage gaps quickly.
- Check the budget indicator at the top of the rota to stay within labour cost targets.
- Save your layout as a rota template if the same pattern repeats weekly.
Publishing your rota
When you're happy with the schedule, click Publish. Staff receive automatic shift notifications via the RotaCloud employee app — no manual messaging needed.
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