Care Team Leader

Athenacarehomes; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential care is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to guide a passionate care team in delivering exceptional care. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives while fostering a supportive environment. With a focus on individual growth and development, the position includes comprehensive training pathways and a competitive salary. Join a family-run business that values its staff and residents alike, and be part of a team that celebrates every individual. If you have a passion for care and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days of holiday annually

Free Blue Light Card

Access to discount platform

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role is essential.
• A genuine passion for care, prioritizing residents’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the care team during your shift.
• Manage supervision, appraisals, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Passion for Care

Clinical Care Duties

Motivational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

As a Team Leader at Avocet Court Care Home, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and supporting our care team who are passionate about delivering making moments for our residents and providing high-quality care.

About Avocet Court Care Home:
Situated in a residential area in Ipswich, our 115-bedroom Avocet Court Care Home is surrounded by beautiful gardens. As one of the top residential care homes, we maintain exceptional standards of care.

We’re proud to have an award-winning activities team and a newly refurbished café that serves as the heart of our home. We also prioritize sustainability, with initiatives such as solar panels to reduce our environmental impact.

About the role:
As a Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in care delivery within the home. Your support helps us ensure the highest standards of care are achieved in all areas.

One of our core values is Celebrating Every Individual. We offer excellent Learning and Development opportunities at Athena Care Homes to support your career progression. Development pathways include roles in CHAPS or nursing, with fully funded apprenticeships for NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. If traditional qualifications aren’t your preference, we offer various other options to support your career growth.

Salary: £13.07 per hour.

Shift Pattern: 45 hours per week, with 12.25-hour shifts on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership and direction to the care team during your shift.
2. Motivate and inspire the team to deliver exceptional care outcomes.
3. Manage supervision, appraisals, and performance reviews, celebrating individual achievements and supporting team development.
4. Carry out clinical care duties, including monitoring blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, temperature, blood oxygen levels, and urine output.

Training, Skills & Experience Required:

1. A genuine passion for care, prioritizing residents’ needs.
2. Experience in a senior care role.
3. NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
4. Proven leadership skills in supporting and motivating a team.

What we can offer:

1. Comprehensive induction program.
2. Competitive salary with enhancements on bank holidays.
3. 28 days of holiday annually.
4. Free Blue Light Card and access to discount platform.
5. Refer a Friend scheme.

About Athena:
Athena Care Homes is a family-run business managing seven homes across East Anglia, including in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk), and Ipswich (Suffolk).

We aim to be the first choice for high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care, leaving a positive legacy in our communities.

Our homes are led by passionate managers and supported by dedicated care, clinical, hospitality, and activities teams to deliver exceptional care and outcomes.

We uphold our core values and ensure all team members understand and embody them, approaching our work with thoughtfulness and passion.