Home Administrator - 18 Hours Per Week

Akari Care is seeking a Home Administrator who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of older adults. The role is based in one of our award-winning homes in Gateshead and requires an experienced administrator to work 18 hours per week over 2.5 days. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the home in all administrative aspects. The role involves working closely with the Home Manager and the wider team to support the company's objectives and provide high-quality care to residents.

Main duties of the job

(18 Hours Per Week - Over 2.5 days Tues 12.30 4.30pm, Wed 9 4.30pm and Friday 9 4.30pm) Working in collaboration and synchronisation with the Home Manager and the wider multi disciplined teams you will be accountable for ensuring that the home runs smoothly and efficiently in all administrative matters, supporting the Home Manager in achieving the company's aims and objectives, maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous professional development among staff.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to creating an environment where elderly residents are valued and respected, offering them personalised care. As an award winning provider, we focus on the well being of residents and staff, encouraging a community spirit and supporting continuous professional and personal development.

Job responsibilities

You will participate in tasks that promote supportive communication and create value based initiatives. You will ensure accurate and up to date Human Resource duties are met and will adhere strictly to Health and Safety tasks within the home.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Committed, patient, and caring person with a positive outlook on life.
• Highly initiative taking with a focus on providing the best service.
• Ability to respect and care for all residents as individuals, acknowledging their dignity and preferences.
• Strong numeracy and numerical skills.
• Experience with the MS Suite of software.
• Confidentiality and appreciation of professional honesty and integrity.
• Collaborative, able to coordinate responsibilities.
• Genuine interest in a care environment with vulnerable adults (including dementia).
• Willingness to engage in continuous personal development and training.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Pension contribution of 3%.
• Recognition and 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.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.