Home Administrator

Akari Care Limited; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established care provider is looking for an experienced Administrator in Wallsend to ensure the smooth operation of their award-winning care home. This role involves a range of administrative tasks, including HR and compliance, supporting both the Home Manager and the multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, MS Office proficiency, and a compassionate approach to care. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution of 5%

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in similar administrative role required.
• Patient, caring, compassionate nature essential.
• Genuine interest in working with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth administration of the home.
• Support the Home Manager and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Numeracy skills

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Compassionate nature

Self-motivated

Job description

Akari Care is seeking an experienced Administrator to join their team and ensure the smooth and efficient running of their award-winning home for older adults. This role is crucial in supporting the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the overall care and well-being of the residents.

Main duties of the job

As the Home Administrator, you will be responsible for a wide range of administrative duties, including human resources, health and safety, and compliance tasks. You will also play a key role in fostering supportive communication, creating value-based marketing initiatives, and encouraging continuous professional development within the team. With your excellent numeracy, software, and communication skills, you will be a crucial asset in maintaining the high standards of care that Akari Care is known for.

About us

Akari Care is a provider of award-winning care homes for older adults, with a focus on creating a nurturing and personalized environment where residents feel valued, respected, and receive the care they deserve. The company is committed to ongoing training and development, and offers a supportive and inclusive community for its employees.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

If you are passionate 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 passionate 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 a highly 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 return, 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 self-motivated 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 acknowledged at all times,

Excellent numeracy and numerical skills,

Experienced with all MS Suite of software,

Confidential and appreciation of professional honesty and integrity,

Confident team player 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,

Whats in it for you:

A competitive salary of £13.08

Pension contribution of 5%

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)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in a similar administrative role, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a genuine interest in working within a care environment. A patient, caring, and compassionate nature is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with the wider team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.