Administrator

Sandstone Care Group; Forton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Forton is seeking a dedicated individual to support the Home Manager in delivering outstanding care. The role includes maintaining staff and resident records, processing payroll, and coordinating recruitment. Candidates must have strong administrative skills, experience in a similar role, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. This position provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free meals

Free DBS

Discounts with retailers

£250 referral bonus

Flexible pay options

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Experience working in a generalist administrative role.
• Experience with payroll.
• Knowledge of HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Update resident and staff records.
• Liaise with residents and families.
• Process weekly staff hours and payroll.
• Interact with regulatory bodies.
• Maintain room allocation accuracy.
• Ensure HR files are up to date.
• Coordinate recruitment of new staff.
• Assist the Home Manager with tasks.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Multi-tasking

Job description

We are currently looking to hire compassionate and dedicated individuals to support the Home Manager in providing exceptional, person-centered care to the residents of the Home, ensuring a warm, happy and homely environment is maintained at all times and supporting each of the residents to remain as active and independent as possible within the constraints of their condition.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that resident and staff records are kept updated.
• Liaise with residents and families both on the telephone and face to face.
• Process weekly staff hours and monthly payroll.
• Interact with regulatory bodies.
• Ensure room allocation and room availability is accurate and maintained.
• Ensure HR files are up to date including Right to Work, Contracts and DBS.
• Coordinate the recruitment/onboarding of new care home staff.
• Assist the Home Manager with daily requests and tasks.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate strong administrative skills and has experience working in a generalist administrative role covering many aspects. You will also be computer literate, have experience of payroll, knowledge of HR processes and well-developed customer service skills. You will be highly organised, with good attention to detail and have the ability to liaise confidently and effectively both on the telephone and in writing. It is a fast‑paced role so the successful candidate will have experience of multi‑tasking and be able to work using their own initiative. You must also be comfortable inputting into various systems.

Benefits

• Free uniform.
• Free Meals.
• Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos.
• Refer-a-Friend - get a £250 bonus.
• Flexible pay - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too.
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health.
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work.
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement.
• In-house training - ongoing face‑to‑face training, tailored to you.
• Career opportunities - the chance to 'make your mark' and play a key role.
• Overtime is paid for working over full‑time hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8‑hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions.
• Discounts are accessed using our 'Reward Me' app.
• Flexible pay is available via 'STREAM'.
• Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Come and join us at Longridge Hall, our friendly residential care home based in Longridge. Here at Longridge Hall, we support our residents to make this truly their home, whether they want a reminiscence lounge, a chapel, or even an indoor sensory garden! Our dedicated Care Home Manager, Tracey, has worked here for more than 10 years and is truly emotionally invested in making our home a lovely place to both live and work.