Senior Care Home Administrator

Downham Grange
  • Title Senior Care Home Administrator
  • Setting Care Home / Nursing Home
  • Role Other
  • Salary £30,000 per annum
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Downham Market, Norfolk

Job Summary

Date posted: 23 April 2025
  • Job Reference: 3443

About the role

We are currently seeking a dependable Senior Administrator to join our Care Home Team. This role encompasses the oversight and support of various aspects of our Care Home operations, including administrative tasks, recruitment, and marketing of our services.

As a Senior Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our care home facility, offering essential administrative and managerial support. Success in this position hinges on possessing strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate competence in prioritisation and possess the ability to work independently. They should be self-motivated and exhibit a high level of trustworthiness.

Given the integral role this position plays in our growth plans, we are seeking an individual who is unafraid to challenge the status quo and actively contribute to the business's success across all levels.

Reports to: Care Home Manager

Key duties and responsibilities
  • Oversee daily administrative operations of the care home, including managing schedules, handling correspondence, and maintaining records.
  • Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and events for residents, staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Manage resident admissions and discharges, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation.
  • Assist in budget planning and financial management, including invoicing, expense tracking, and financial record-keeping.
  • Process payments, reconcile accounts, and ensure adherence to financial procedures and policies.
  • Act as a primary point of contact for residents and families, addressing concerns, providing assistance, and ensuring clear communication.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling resident data and personal matters
  • Provide administrative support to staff, including payroll input, rotas, and maintaining personnel records.
  • Support the recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
  • Lead on local marketing efforts and work collaboratively with the central marketing team to promote services.
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation for regulatory inspections and internal reviews.
  • Facilitate clear communication between residents, relatives, staff, and external partners.
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure efficient service delivery and coordination.
  • Participate in quality assurance initiatives, carry out audits, and support continuous. improvement efforts.
  • Welcome visitors and provide front-of-house support.
  • Manage incoming calls, emails, letters, and packages professionally.
  • Administer and maintain key computer systems for data entry, filing, and internal. communication.

Skills and attributes

  • Previous experience in healthcare administration, preferably in a long-term care or assisted living setting.
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in office management software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and electronic health record systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the healthcare industry.
  • Compassionate and patient-centred approach to care, with a commitment to promoting residents' well-being and quality of life.