Senior Regional Administrator

Barchester's operational finance team has a new opportunity for a Senior Regional Administrator to join them on a permanent basis. In this vital role, you will provide support and guidance to care home and hospital Administrators and Managers, as well as other support services in the business. You will ensure services are compliant with financial and administrative policies, and provide hands-on support to homes and hospitals where needed.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Regional Administrator will be responsible for supporting and guiding care home and hospital Administrators and Managers, as well as other support services in the business. They will ensure services are compliant with financial and administrative policies, and provide hands-on support to homes and hospitals where needed. Key responsibilities include issuing invoices and statements, assisting with payroll and admissions, providing training, and developing a culture of strong performance management.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and hospitals in the UK. Recognized as one of the best companies to work for in 2019, 2020, and 2021, they are market leaders in employee experience and have an impressive sector reputation.

Job responsibilities

12 month fixed term contract

Barchester's operational finance team has a new opportunity for a Senior Regional Administrator to join us on a permanent basis. You will support and guide care home and hospital Administrators and Managers, and ensure compliance with policies. Responsibilities include issuing invoices, assisting with payroll and admissions, providing training, and fostering strong performance management. The rewards package includes a competitive salary, a generous car allowance, and an annual bonus.

Required experience and qualifications: GCSEs in maths and English, IT literacy including Word and Excel, experience in change management, ability to write professional reports, and previous experience within the private healthcare sector and billing complexities.

Role and responsibilities: Support with recruitment, appraisals, training paperwork, payroll, purchasing, and admissions; issue invoices and statements; assist with direct debit and aged debt reduction; support new resident enquiries; monitor payrolls; provide training on fee rates, occupancy, bank reconciliations, and management accounts; review admissions and discharges; conduct assurance visits; support induction and training of new administrators; ensure understanding of internal tools and systems; develop performance management culture; build relationships with Regional and Divisional Directors.

Person Specification Qualifications

• GCSEs in maths and English, IT literacy including Word and Excel, experience in change management, professional report writing, and healthcare billing experience in the private sector.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.