Job Description
Hourly Rate: £13.80 per hourLocation: Residential Care Home (on-site)Working Hours: Full-timeJob Type: Temporary / Fixed Term (1-6 months) / Temp to PermDBS: Required
Join a caring residential care home team as an Interim Home Administrator, providing essential cover during a period of staff sickness. This is a hands-on administrative role within a supportive and values-led care environment, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while maintaining high standards of organisation, compliance, and resident-focused service.
An immediate start is preferred. While initially temporary, there may be future opportunities for a permanent part-time or full-time role depending on service needs.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Deliver high-quality overall administration to support the smooth day-to-day running of the care home.
- Ensure all financial arrangements are managed in line with company policies and procedures.
- Accurately complete and process admissions documentation and input data onto relevant information systems in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate staff records, including annual leave and sickness records.
- Manage recruitment and training processes, ensuring training targets are met and staff are competent in their roles.
- Ensure all new starter compliance is completed prior to commencement, including references, DBS checks, and required documentation.
- Record all admissions and discharges promptly and accurately on system software.
- Handle confidential information appropriately, ensuring data is not disclosed to third parties.
- Actively engage with residents in meaningful conversation and activities, respecting dignity, lifestyle choices, and communication needs.
- Support alignment across the team with the organisation's care vision and values.
- Attend all required training and take responsibility for ongoing personal development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in office administration, clerical work, or a similar role within a healthcare or residential setting.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage changing workloads effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supervising or managing staff teams.
- Knowledge of HR processes, including staff onboarding and record management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based environments is highly desirable.
- Exceptional telephone manner with the ability to manage enquiries professionally.
- Strong attention to detail with experience maintaining accurate and detailed records.
- Ability to adapt quickly while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
Benefits include:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Free flu jabs
- Free on-site parking
