Care Home Administration Manager

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home organization in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Admin Manager to lead the admin team and ensure the smooth running of operations. The role involves overseeing admissions, payroll, and HR processes, while providing a professional first point of contact for residents and families. The ideal candidate will have admin experience, team management skills, and a proactive attitude. Competitive salary of up to £32,000 per annum is offered.

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 organized, 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, resourcing, and workforce planning.
• Provide a welcoming, professional first point of contact for residents, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Administration experience

Team management

Microsoft Office skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

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)

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, resourcing, and workforce planning.
• Provide a welcoming, professional first point of contact for residents, families and colleagues.

About You / 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.

What We Offer / Benefits

• 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 Ashlynn Grange Care Home — We are a 153-bed home in Peterborough with a focus on exceptional care, meaningful experiences, and a genuine family feel.

Apply today – If you’re a skilled administrator who thrives in a people-focused role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.