Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd

About the Company

Athena Care Homes are a family owned organisation with seven care homes in East Anglia. Our purpose is to create excellent quality and homely environments with the highest standards of care, catering, activities and housekeeping. Our priority is to create outstanding environments with a home from home feel and provide great catering and housekeeping services and meaningful activities for our residents. We aim to enhance the lives of our residents and enable them to enjoy life to the full as individuals in happy, comfortable and safe surroundings.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd

Job Title

Team Leader

Job Description

**Job Title** Team Leader **Role Summary** Lead, manage, and support a care team in a residential setting to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care. The role involves motivating staff, overseeing clinical duties, and ensuring compliance with care standards. **Expectations** * Deliver exceptional care outcomes and uphold the organisation’s values. * Motivate a team to achieve their potential while celebrating individual strengths. * Maintain accurate clinical observations and support clinical decision‑making. * Meet performance management, supervision, and appraisal standards. * Participate in induction, training, and continuous professional development. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Provide clear leadership and direction to the care team during duty periods. 2. Inspire and motivate staff to maintain high standards of resident care. 3. Supervise, appraise, and manage team performance, including conduct of appraisals. 4. Perform enhanced clinical observations: blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, temperature, SpO₂, and urine output. 5. Monitor and record clinical data, raising concerns to senior staff as required. 6. Coordinate care activities, ensuring resident safety, dignity, and enjoyment. 7. Facilitate induction and ongoing training of new and existing staff. 8. Communicate effectively with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams. 9. Ensure compliance with health and safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements. 10. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share best practices. **Required Skills** * Genuine caring attitude with a resident‑first mindset. * Proven experience in a senior care role with leadership responsibilities. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong team‑building, motivation, and conflict‑resolution abilities. * Proficiency in clinical observation techniques and documentation. * Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. * Demonstrated ability to apply quality‑improvement principles. **Required Education & Certifications** * NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). * Valid registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) or relevant regulatory body is preferred. * Training in incident reporting, infection control, and health & safety. ---

Peterborough, United kingdom

On site

17-11-2025

Company Name

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd

Job Title

Team Leader - Nights

Job Description

Job title: Team Leader – Nights Role Summary Senior care leader responsible for directing the night‑shift care team, delivering high‑quality resident care, and ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. Expectations - Maintain and enhance care quality during night hours. - Lead, motivate, and support staff to achieve professional growth and excellent resident outcomes. - Manage assessment, supervision, and appraisal of the night team. Key Responsibilities - Provide on‑duty leadership and direction to the night care team. - Motivate and empower staff to deliver exceptional care. - Conduct daily supervision, appraisal, and performance management of team members. - Perform routine clinical observations (blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, temperature, SpO2, urine output) and record findings accurately. - Monitor and report clinical data to relevant supervisors. - Ensure safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance throughout the shift. - Facilitate effective hand‑over and communication between shift teams. Required Skills - Proven leadership and team‑management abilities. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to motivate and develop staff. - Competency in carrying out basic clinical observations and data recording. - Excellent organisational and time‑management skills. - Compassionate, resident‑focused attitude. Required Education & Certifications - NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) required. - Prior experience in a senior care or leadership role within a residential care setting.

Cambridge, United kingdom

On site

01-12-2025

Company Name

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd

Job Title

Care Team Leader - Days

Job Description

Job Title: Care Team Leader – Days Role Summary: Lead and manage a residential care team, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred care. Provide direction, motivation, and support to staff while overseeing clinical care duties and performance management. Expectations: - Deliver exceptional resident care and uphold the home’s values. - Foster a supportive, inclusive team culture that celebrates individual strengths. - Achieve and maintain the highest standards of care through effective supervision and appraisal. Key Responsibilities: - Lead care team during day shifts, providing clear guidance and decision‑making. - Motivate, coach, and inspire staff to achieve optimal care outcomes. - Manage staff supervision, appraisal, and performance reviews. - Conduct enhanced clinical observations: blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, blood oxygenation, and urine output monitoring. - Ensure compliance with care standards and regulations. - Champion continuous learning and development within the team. Required Skills: - Strong leadership, empowerment, and team‑building abilities. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to assess, motivate, and manage performance. - Proficiency in clinical observation and basic clinical care. - Commitment to resident‑first care practices. Required Education & Certifications: - NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). - Relevant prior senior care management experience.

Cambridge, United kingdom

On site

01-12-2025

Company Name

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd

Job Title

Team Leader - Days

Job Description

Job Title: Team Leader – Days Role Summary: Lead, manage and support the care team to deliver resident‑centred, high‑quality care during daytime shifts. Expectations: Achieve and maintain the highest standards of care, comply with regulatory requirements, enable team development, and ensure resident satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and supervise the care team on duty, providing direction and motivation. - Perform enhanced clinical assessments (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, SpO₂, urine output) and maintain accurate records. - Conduct supervision, appraisals and performance management of staff. - Manage day‑shift rota and staffing levels for 12‑hour duties. - Promote a culture of continuous learning and support staff training needs. - Ensure compliance with care standards and policies, maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff. Required Skills: - Strong leadership and team‑management abilities. - Effective verbal and written communication. - Clinical assessment competence. - Performance management and appraisal skills. - Ability to motivate and develop staff. Required Education & Certifications: - NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. - Prior experience in a senior care or leadership role.

King's lynn, United kingdom

On site

01-12-2025