Akari Care is a leading provider of high-quality residential care for the elderly. They are seeking an experienced Administrator to ensure the smooth and efficient running of one of their award-winning homes in Tyne & Wear. The role involves a wide range of administrative duties, including human resource management, health and safety compliance, and supporting the Home Manager in achieving the company's goals.
Main duties of the job
As a Home Administrator, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the care home. This includes ensuring accurate record-keeping, managing HR duties, and maintaining health and safety standards. You will work closely with the Home Manager and wider team to create a caring and inclusive environment for the residents. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a genuine interest in working with vulnerable adults, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
About us
Akari Care is a leading provider of high-quality residential care for the elderly. They operate a network of award-winning care homes across the UK, with a focus on creating a warm, welcoming, and personalized environment for their residents. Akari Care is committed to investing in their staff and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek an Administrator who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
Working in collaboration and synchronisation with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be accountable for ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the home in all aspects of administration. This role which assumes responsibility across many disciplines is an exciting role for a highly experienced Administrator and touches every area of our home. Predominantly using your administrative skillsets, you will be involved in ensuring that you carry out your duties in a highly professional and friendly manner which positively contributes to the business and significantly supports the Home Manager in achieving the Companys aims and objectives as well as dealing with the fundamental day to day operational activities to ensure the smooth running of the home.
You will also participate in, and undertake duties which encourage supportive and open communication, creating value-based and people-centric marketing initiatives. Continual fostering and engagement in personal and colleague training is expected with the aspiration of building highly qualified teams who embrace continuous professional and personal development. Additionally, you will ensure that accurate and up to date Human Resource duties and strict compliance to Health and Safety tasks within the home are fully met.
By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
The ability to communicate well at all levels,
A committed, patient, and caring person with a sense of humour and positive outlook on life,
Highly self-motivated with an overarching purpose to provide the best service,
To respect and care for all residents as individuals, ensuring their personal choices and preferences are respected and that individual dignity is acknowledged at all times,
Excellent numeracy and numerical skills,
Experienced with all MS Suite of software,
Confidential and appreciation of professional honesty and integrity,
Confident team player with ability to control and coordinate areas of own responsibility,
Genuine interest in working within a care environment including vulnerable adults (including dementia),
Always striving for continuous personal development,
Patient, caring, diplomatic and approachable nature,
Actively and enthusiastically participate in any training or development offered,
Ensure full understanding and compliance to all health and safety policies and procedures,
Whats in it for you:
A competitive salary of £13.08
Pension contribution of 5%
Recognition schemes and rewarding 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
The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar administrative role, with a strong understanding of working in a care environment. Excellent communication skills, numeracy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. A genuine interest in working with vulnerable adults, including those with dementia, is also required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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