Head of People

As the Head of People at Athena Care Homes, you will be responsible for leading our People strategy across the organisation.

About Athena Care Homes:

Athena Care Homes is an award winning, family-owned business operating seven residential nursing homes in East Anglia where care and compassion runs through to our very core. 

At Athena we celebrate everyone as an individual. Whether that’s delivering authentic care, supporting our team to make moments for our residents and their loved ones, or whether that’s learning and growing together.

About the role:

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of People will be responsible for overseeing HR, Resourcing and Learning & Development. You will lead on initiatives involving employee relations, recruitment, retention and CQC compliance whilst working towards the Athena vision; “we want to be the first choice for high quality dementia, nursing and residential care, leaving a positive legacy within our communities”.

Salary:
Competitive.

Shift Pattern:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location:
Central Office, Russel House, Basildon, Essex, SS15 6TF. You will be expected to travel to all 7 care home locations in accordance with your role. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee HR policies, systems, and processes to ensure consistency and compliance with all relevant employment legislation and CQC regulations.
• Provide strategic HR advice and support to the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Line management of the HR, Resourcing and Learning & Development team.
• Champion a culture of inclusivity, well-being, and professional development.

Training, Skills & Experience Required:

• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) qualification or equivalent level of experience.
• Proven senior HR leadership experience, ideally within the health or social care sector.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to HR delivery.

What we can offer:

• Fully comprehensive induction.
• Competitive salary.
• 25 days of holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• 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) & 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 what importance they hold. We approach everything we do with thought, and we deliver with passion.