Care Home Administration Manager

Athena Care Homes; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care home group in Peterborough is looking for an experienced Admin Manager to lead the admin team at Ashlynn Grange Care Home. The role involves overseeing admissions, payroll, and HR processes while ensuring compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in administration, preferably in care or hospitality, and will be confident in managing a team. This position offers a supportive work environment and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

28 days annual leave

Free Blue Light Card & access to discount platform

Refer a friend scheme

Opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Experienced in administration, ideally with a background in care, health, or hospitality.
• Confident managing and developing a small team.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office and comfortable using systems to keep accurate records.
• Highly organised, detail-focused and approachable, with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop our admin team, ensuring excellent service and smooth day-to-day running of the home.
• Oversee admissions, payroll and HR processes with accuracy and care.
• Keep records and systems up to date, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Partner with the General Manager and central support teams on recruitment and resourcing.
• Provide a welcoming, professional first point of contact for residents, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Experience in administration

Team management

Microsoft Office skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Approachable with a positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Admin Manager – Ashlynn Grange Care Home, Peterborough, PE3 9UZ

Up to £32,000 per annum depending on experience | 37.5 hours per week (5 days, including alternate weekends)

About Ashlynn Grange

Ashlynn Grange is a 153-bed home set in beautiful gardens in Peterborough. We’re proud of our lively atmosphere — with a full programme of activities, live performances on our outdoor stage, and a newly refurbished café for residents and visitors. Our focus is simple: exceptional care, meaningful experiences, and a genuine family feel.

Your role as Admin Manager

• Lead, motivate and develop our admin team, ensuring excellent service and smooth day-to-day running of the home.
• Oversee admissions, payroll and HR processes with accuracy and care.
• Keep records and systems up to date, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Partner with the General Manager and central support teams on recruitment, resourcing, and workforce planning.
• Provide a welcoming, professional first point of contact for residents, families and colleagues.

About you

• Experienced in administration, ideally with a background in care, health, or hospitality.
• Confident managing and developing a small team.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office and comfortable using systems to keep accurate records.
• Highly organised, detail-focused and approachable, with a positive attitude.

What we offer

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Supportive, family-run business with opportunities to grow.

About Athena Care Homes

We are a family-run group of seven homes across East Anglia. Our mission is to be the first choice for high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care — creating positive legacies in our communities. We value thoughtfulness, passion, and teamwork, and we’re proud of the difference our colleagues make every day.

Apply today

If you’re a skilled administrator who thrives in a people-focused role, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Ashlynn Grange and help shape a warm, well-run home for residents and families in Peterborough.