Interim - Home Administrator

Job summary

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Interim Home Administrator to join our residential care home team on a temporary basis to provide essential cover during a period of staff sickness.

This is a fixed-term role for 1–6 months, with an immediate start preferred. While the position is initially temporary, there may be future opportunities for a permanent part-time role or full-time role depending on service needs.

About the Role

As Home Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the home. You will provide administrative support to the Home Manager and wider team, helping maintain high standards of organisation, communication, and compliance.

Duties

• Ensure that the overall administration is delivered at a high standard.
• Ensure that all financial arrangements comply with Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all admissions documentation is accurate and is entered in a timely manner on to the relevant information system.
• Ensure that all records for the team are accurate and maintained this includes annual leave and sickness.
• Manage the recruitment and training of the team; ensuring training targets are met and the teams are competent in their roles.
• Attend all training as required and be responsible for own personal development.
• Ensure that all new employee information to ensure they are compliant and have all the required, References, DBS, and other paperwork in place prior to commencement and that this is all recorded correctly.
• Ensure all admissions and discharges are recorded on system software promptly and accurately.
• Ensure that all information of confidential nature is not divulged to third parties.
• To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.
• Ensure that all team members are aligned with the Strong Life Care vision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office administration, clerical work or similar roles within a healthcare or residential setting.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated experience in team management and supervising staff members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and windows based environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of human resources practices including staff onboarding and record management.
• Exceptional phone etiquette with the ability to handle enquiries professionally.
• Previous experience in using organisational tools and maintaining detailed records is essential.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities whilst maintaining attention to detail.

This position offers an engaging environment for a dedicated professional eager to make a meaningful impact within a caring community setting while honing their administrative leadership skills.