Care Home Administrator

Orchard Care Homes; New Gate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Home Administrator to act as the first point of contact for residents and manage communications efficiently. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar administrative role, solid literacy, and numeracy skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Benefits

Colleague discounts across shopping and dining

Employee recognition schemes

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Reliable and punctual team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of administrative support.
• Coordinate communications between Residents and internal teams.

Skills

High standards of administrative support

Ability to prioritize workload

Solid literacy and numeracy skills

Knowledge of HR processes

Job description

Overview

A Care Home Administrator is a key role within the care home and the business, acting as the first point of contact for Residents and their representatives, the home management, HR, payroll and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of administrative support to ensure smooth operation of the home.
• Coordinate communications between Residents, relatives, and internal teams (management, HR, payroll, and finance).

Requirements / Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• The ability to perform under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Able to work both as part of a team and under own initiative to achieve goals.
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of operating rostering and payroll systems.
• Experience of cash handling and record maintenance.
• General understanding of contracts and their importance in a regulated setting.
• A reliable and punctual team member.
• Knowledge of HR processes (this is a significant advantage).

About the Employer

Penwortham Grange & Lodge is a large modern Care Home with a Good CQC rating, located ten minutes from Preston Town Centre. Orchard Care Homes have been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are winners of the 2023 LaingBuisson award for Excellence in Large Residential Care.

Benefits

• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as the Making a Difference award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app thats available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check