Administrator

Sanctuary Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave pro rata

Sick pay

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Life insurance

Training and career development

Flexible working

Discounts

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is hiring an Administrator for The Rosary Nursing Home in Bridgwater, Somerset. The role involves handling daily admin tasks, payroll and staff records, and supporting financial processes within a caring, not-for-profit environment.

The position offers 27.5 hours per week at £15.03 per hour, with a focus on delivering high-quality administrative support to ensure residents receive excellent care and operations run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care or similar setting is desirable.
• Strong administrative and payroll related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with colleagues to enrich residents’ daily lives
• Manage the home’s administrative systems with accuracy and care
• Process payroll, maintain staff files and support financial tasks such as invoicing and petty cash
• Support data collation, monitoring and reporting to keep the home running smoothly
• Use a methodical and organised approach to help the team deliver the best possible care
• Strong administrative skills with confidence managing varied tasks
• Warm, approachable and committed to exceptional customer service
• Experience in a residential care or similar setting is desirable
• Clear and supportive communicator with a flexible approach
• Kind, respectful and passionate about supporting older people

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Clear communicator

Customer service oriented

Organisation

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Administrative Staff)

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £15.03 per hour

Requisition: 228191

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Administrator

The Rosary Nursing Home, Mayfield Drive, Durleigh, Bridgwater, Somerset

£15.03 per hour

27.5 hours per week

Inclusion is at the heart of Sanctuary Care

We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome an Administrator to our friendly team at The Rosary Nursing Home in Bridgwater . And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudlyInvestors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Work closely with colleagues to enrich residents’ daily lives
• Manage the home’s administrative systems with accuracy and care
• Process payroll, maintain staff files and support financial tasks such as invoicing and petty cash
• Support data collation, monitoring and reporting to keep the home running smoothly
• Use a methodical and organised approach to help the team deliver the best possible care
• Strong administrative skills with confidence managing varied tasks
• Warm, approachable and committed to exceptional customer service
• Experience in a residential care or similar setting is desirable
• Clear and supportive communicator with a flexible approach
• Kind, respectful and passionate about supporting older people

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC/CI inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Enhanced parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Inclusion is one of our core values

We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
Anenhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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