Home Administrator - Barnes Lodge, Tonbridge

Avante Care & Support Ltd; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

FREE DBS check & uniform

Pension contributions

Training & development opportunities

24/7 GP & wellbeing support

Staff recognition awards

Discounts at 800+ retailers

Job summary

Avante Care & Support Ltd is seeking a friendly and organised Home Administrator to join Barnes Lodge in Tonbridge. The role involves supporting staff and residents, managing payroll, and day-to-day administration at a busy residential care home.

The position offers 37 hours per week at £13.64 per hour, with a Monday–Friday shift pattern. Successful applicants will handle payroll and personnel records, financial records, admissions, and training support, while upholding health, safety, and

Qualifications

• Admin experience is helpful.
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Payroll & Personnel Records: keep things accurate and running smoothly.
• Financial Records: track income, expenses, budgets and petty cash.
• Supplies & Deliveries: ensure everything arrives on time.
• New Resident Admissions: help welcome and set up paperwork.
• Team Induction & Training: support new staff as they join.
• Health, Safety & Confidentiality: ensure policies and records are followed.

Skills

Payroll

Records management

Administration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

Job description

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Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Tonbridge

Closing Date:

05/11/2026

Job Category:

Business support

Service/ Department:

Residential Care

Job Introduction

Location:Barnes Lodge, Tonbridge Wells Pay:£13.64 Hours:37 hours per weekShift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Help Keep Our Home Running Smoothly

We’re looking for a friendly and organised Home Administrator to join the team at Barnes Lodge

This is a busy and varied role where you’ll help keep everything behind the scenes running smoothly – from supporting staff and residents to managing records, payroll and day-to-day administration.

If you enjoy keeping things organised, helping people and being part of a supportive care home community, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Staff Payroll & Personnel Records – keep things accurate and running smoothly
• Financial Records – track income, expenses, budgets and petty cash
• Supplies & Deliveries – make sure everything arrives on time
• New Resident Admissions – help welcome and set up paperwork
• Team Induction & Training – support new staff as they join
• Health, Safety & Confidentiality – ensure policies and records are followed

You’ll Probably Enjoy This Role If You…

• Like keeping things organised
• Enjoy helping people and solving problems
• Can juggle a few tasks without breaking a sweat
• Work well both independently and as part of a team

(Admin experience is helpful and an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration is a bonus!)

Why People Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay
• FREE DBS check & uniform
• Flexible working patterns
• Pension contributions
• Training & development opportunities
• 24/7 GP & wellbeing support
• Staff recognition awards
• Discounts at 800+ retailers

Additional Information

All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Avante Care & Support is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.