Care Team Leader - Nights role at Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd
As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading, managing and supporting our care team who are passionate about delivering moments of care for our residents and high-quality care.
About the Home
Langdon House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. The home offers 24‑hour care to up to 51 residents and is situated in a quiet area in Chesterton, three miles from the city centre. We pride ourselves on a family‑feel, attractive gardens and outstanding care for every resident.
About the Role
As a Team Leader, you’ll play a key part in care delivery in the home. You will support us to ensure the highest standards of care are achieved in all areas of the home. We value Celebrating Every Individual and offer Learning and Development options to support progression. Development from this role can lead to CHAPS or nursing positions, with fully funded apprenticeships to help you achieve an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. If traditional qualifications aren’t for you, we provide other options to support your career journey.
Salary
£15.30 per hour.
Shift Pattern
45 hours per week, 12-hour shifts on a rota from Monday to Sunday.
Home Location
20 Union Lane, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1QB – 3 miles from the city centre.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and direction to the care team whilst on duty.
* Assist, motivate and inspire the care team to deliver exceptional outcomes in care.
* Manage supervision, appraisal and performance of the care team, celebrating individuals and helping them reach their potential.
* Carry out enhanced clinical duties including observing blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, temperature, oxygen saturation and urine output where appropriate.
Training, Skills & Experience Required
* A genuine passion for care and placing residents' needs first.
* Experience in a similar senior care position.
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
* Effective communication skills.
* Proven track record of leading, empowering, supporting and motivating a team.
What We Can Offer
* Fully comprehensive induction.
* Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
* 28 days of holiday per year.
* Free Blue Light Card and access to the Blue Light discount platform.
* Refer a friend scheme.
About Athena
Athena Care Homes is a family‑run business with seven homes across East Anglia, including Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk) and Ipswich (Suffolk). We aim to be the first choice for high‑quality residential, nursing and dementia care, delivering exceptional care and outcomes for people in our care. Our homes are supported by dedicated home managers and teams across care, clinical, hospitality and activities.
We hold our values close and ensure that every team member understands their importance. We approach everything with thought and deliver with passion.
Apply for this role to join Athena Care Homes.
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