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 - 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

Company Name

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd

Job Title

Care Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Care Assistant Role Summary: Deliver person‑centred care to residents in a residential care home, ensuring their individual needs are met through continuous assessment, care planning, and implementation. Support residents during daily activities, meals, and routine care, while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and communication. Expectations: - Report to the Team Leader and work within a rota of up to 44 hours/week. - Undertake all statutory, mandatory and developmental training. - Demonstrate a genuine passion for caring for older adults. - Maintain up‑to‑date qualifications (NVQ/QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care preferred). - Exhibit a positive, enthusiastic attitude and strong teamwork skills. Key Responsibilities: 1. Conduct regular assessments and update care plans for each resident. 2. Provide daily personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, medication assistance). 3. Assist residents with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring appropriate nutrition. 4. Facilitate and participate in recreational and therapeutic activities to promote wellbeing. 5. Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical and emotional status. 6. Ensure compliance with health and safety, hygiene, and infection control standards. 7. Complete all required training modules and maintain certifications. Required Skills: - Compassionate, person‑centred communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to follow written care plans and adapt to individual needs. - Strong teamwork and collaboration with multidisciplinary staff. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Positive attitude, resilience, and willingness to learn. Required Education & Certifications: - NVQ or QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (highly desirable). - Statutory care certifications: Basic First Aid, Safeguarding, Infection Control. - Willingness to obtain NVQ Level 3 (Health & Social Care) through on‑the‑job training or apprenticeship.

King's lynn, United kingdom

On site

01-12-2025