Home Administrator

Akari Care Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full‑t​

Flexible working patterns

Uniform provided

Job summary

Akari Care Limited in Gateshead is seeking an Administrator for 19.5 hours per week, spread over 2.5 days, to support the Home Manager and the wider team in all administrative duties. The role requires a care-focused approach, strong communication, numeracy, and strict confidentiality in handling resident information.

The successful candidate will be collaborative, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality service in a friendly, compliant home environment, contributing to the

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with residents, families and colleagues.
• Caring, patient and professional demeanor with a sense of humour.
• Highly initiative-taking with a focus on top service delivery.
• Respect for residents' personal choices, privacy and dignity.
• Excellent numeracy and comfort with data in a care home setting.
• Discretion, integrity and confidentiality in handling information.
• Ability to coordinate tasks and collaborate with the Home Manager.
• Genuine interest in working with vulnerable adults, including dementia.
• Willingness to engage in training and development, and to follow health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the home across administrative tasks.
• Support the Home Manager and multidisciplinary teams in daily operations.
• Carry out duties with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Contribute to clear communication and value-based engagement with residents and families.

Skills

Communication at all levels

Patient & caring attitude

Initiative and proactivity

Respect for residents' dignity

Numeracy skills

Confidentiality & integrity

Team collaboration

Interest in elder care

Continuous personal development

Health & safety awareness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

** 19.5 Hours per week over 2.5 Days ** If you are enthusiastic about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek an Administrator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and synchronisation with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be accountable for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home in all aspects of administration. This role which assumes responsibility across many disciplines is an exciting role for an experienced Administrator and touches every area of our home. Predominantly using your administrative skillsets, you will be involved in ensuring that you carry out your duties in a highly professional and friendly manner which positively contributes to the business and significantly supports the Home Manager in achieving the Companys aims and objectives as well as dealing with the fundamental day to day operational activities to ensure the smooth running of the home. You will also participate in, and undertake duties which encourage supportive and open communication, creating value-based and people-cent If you are enthusiastic about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, Akari Care seeks an Administrator who thrives on making a positive difference to the lives of older people. The role involves working collaboratively with the Home Manager and a multi-disciplined team, ensuring the efficient running of the home across all administrative aspects. This exciting opportunity is suited for experienced administrators, involving responsibilities in administration, communication, marketing initiatives, and human resource activities. Through continuous training and engaging with personal development plans, the role aims to support the Home Manager and enhance the care offered to vulnerable adults. Key requirements include effective communication skills at all levels, a positive outlook, caring nature, excellent numeracy skills, competence with MS Suite software, and the ability to handle professional and confidential environments. ** 19.5 Hours per week over 2.5 Days **If you are enthusiastic about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek an Administrator who is enthusiastic about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and synchronisation with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be accountable for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home in all aspects of administration. This role which assumes responsibility across many disciplines is an exciting role for an experienced Administrator and touches every area of our home. Predominantly using your administrative skillsets, you will be involved in ensuring that you carry out your duties in a highly professional and friendly manner which positively contributes to the business and significantly supports the Home Manager in achieving the Companys aims and objectives as well as dealing with the fundamental day to day operational activities to ensure the smooth running of the home. You will also participate in, and undertake duties which encourage supportive and open communication, creating value-based and people-centric marketing initiatives. Continual fostering and engagement in personal and colleague training is expected with the aspiration of building highly qualified teams who embrace continuous professional and personal development. Additionally, you will ensure that accurate and up to date Human Resource duties and strict compliance to Health and Safety tasks within the home are fully met. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in turn, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

• The ability to communicate well at all levels,
• A committed, patient, and caring person with a sense of humour and positive outlook on life,
• Highly initiative-taking with an overarching purpose to provide the best service,
• To respect and care for all residents as individuals, ensuring their personal choices and preferences are respected and that individual dignity is always acknowledged,
• Excellent numeracy and numerical skills,
• Experienced with all MS Suite of software,
• Confidential and appreciation of professional honesty and integrity,
• Confident collaborator with ability to control and coordinate areas of own responsibility,
• Genuine interest in working within a care environment including vulnerable adults (including dementia),
• Always striving for continuous personal development,
• Patient, caring, diplomatic and approachable nature,
• Actively and enthusiastically participate in any training or development offered,
• Ensure full understanding and compliance to all health and safety policies and procedures,

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary of £13.38 Per Hour
• Pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working patterns
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans.
• The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.