Care Home Administrator

Kingsley Healthcare Limited; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Healthcare Limited in Weymouth is seeking a Home Administrator to support the Home Manager with all admin tasks in a care-home setting. You will handle payroll processing, invoices, petty cash, ordering and general office administration to keep the home running smoothly.

You will need excellent IT skills with Microsoft Excel and Word, strong communication and organisational abilities, and the flexibility to learn new systems quickly.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing or finance administration.
• Excellent IT skills with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a similar environment preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• General administrative duties.
• Finance; including batching, petty cash, receiving money/ writing receipts.
• Answering the telephone, taking and passing on messages and enquiries.
• To meet, greet and where necessary show visitors around the home in a helpful and professional manner.
• To deal with customer requests, queries and complaints in an efficient and effective manner, and escape where appropriate in line with Kingsley Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Any ordering as instructed by the Manager e.g. stationery, uniforms, food, cleaning materials etc.
• Any other duties that the home may at times reasonably require.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

As a Home Administrator, you will be responsible for all administrative tasks, and provide assistance and support to the Home Manager as required to ensure the smooth running of the home. This will include payroll processing, recruitment cycle, invoices and petty cash reconciliation.

Reports to

Home Manager

Key duties and responsibilities

• General administrative duties.
• Finance; including batching, petty cash, receiving money/ writing receipts.
• Answering the telephone, taking and passing on messages and enquiries.
• To meet, greet and where necessary show visitors around the home in a helpful and professional manner.
• To deal with customer requests, queries and complaints in an efficient and effective manner, and escape where appropriate in line with Kingsley Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Any ordering as instructed by the Manager e.g. stationery, uniforms, food, cleaning materials etc.
• Any other duties that the home may at times reasonably require.
• Excellent IT skills, including a proven knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and have the ability to adapt to new systems quickly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• An ability to learn new skills and develop within the role.
• Previous experience of working in a similar environment is preferred, but not essential.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.