Team Leader - Days

Athena Care Homes; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in King's Lynn is seeking a Team Leader to provide leadership and ensure high standards of care. The successful candidate will support the care team and help deliver exceptional outcomes for residents. With opportunities for further development, including fully funded apprenticeships, this role is perfect for those wanting to progress in Health & Social Care. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are also provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days of holiday per year

Fully comprehensive induction

Free Blue Light Card

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a senior care position.
• Genuinely caring individual who prioritizes residents' needs.
• Proven track record for leading and empowering a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the care team.
• Assist and motivate the care team to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Carry out enhanced clinical care duties and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Passion for care

Leadership and motivational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About Amberley Hall Care Home

Award-winning Amberley Hall is one of the top residential care homes in Kings Lynn. We pride ourselves on our beautiful, extensive gardens filled with pear trees, our state‑of‑the‑art cinema and our hair and beauty salon. All of our team at the purpose‑built, 106‑bedroom care home are ready to welcome residents with their compassionate and caring attitudes.

About the role

As a Team Leader, you’ll play a key part with care delivery in the home. Our Team Leader supports us to ensure the highest standards of care are achieved in all areas of the home. One of our values is Celebrating Every Individual and we have fantastic Learning and Development options at Athena Care Homes to support your progression. Development from this role can take you onto CHAPS or nursing positions, and we offer fully funded apprenticeships to help you achieve an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. However, if the traditional qualifications aren't for you, or you have a specific interest, we have a variety of other options to support your career journey.

Salary

£13.07 per hour

Shift Pattern

45 hours per week, 12‑hour shifts worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday. Days only.

Home Location

Baldock Drive, King's Lynn, England, PE30 3DQ

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the care team whilst on duty.
• Assist, motivate and inspire passion into the care team to deliver exceptional outcomes in care.
• Manage supervision, appraisal and performance management of the care team. Celebrate every individual and help the team achieve their potential.
• Carry out enhanced clinical care duties; clinical observations of blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, temperature and blood oxygenation level and monitor urine output.

Training, Skills & Experience Required

• A passion for care – we’re looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
• Experience in a similar senior care position.
• Must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proven track record for 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 & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.

About Athena

Athena Care Homes are a family‑run business with seven homes across East Anglia. We have care homes in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk) and Ipswich (Suffolk). We want to be the first choice for high quality residential, nursing and dementia care, leaving a positive legacy within our communities. Our care homes are managed by amazing and passionate people, including strong leadership by our home managers with dedicated care, clinical, hospitality and activities teams to provide exceptional care and experience, achieving brilliant outcomes for people in our care. We hold our values close to our hearts and ensure that team members throughout each of our residential and nursing homes understand them and their importance. We approach everything we do with thought, and we deliver with passion.