Care Home Administrator

HR Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of HR administration, including interviews, employment contracts, inductions and training documentation
• Support Line Managers across the full employee lifecycle, including appraisals, performance and absence management
• Work closely with the Home Manager to improve employee engagement and resolve HR-related issues
• Organise and support investigation meetings, disciplinary and grievance hearings, including sickness absence cases
• Promote a positive, inclusive and engaged culture where staff feel supported and recognised
• Ensure all staff are compliant with mandatory training requirements
• Liaise with the central HR team on competitor pay and benefits research
• Ensure HR policies and Employee Handbook requirements are understood and implemented within the home
• Maintain accurate, compliant filing systems and audit trails
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the care home

Finance Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day finance administration, including invoice processing, reporting and weekly banking
• Order supplies and update resident funding records
• Maintain finance trackers and liaise closely with the central Finance team
• Process resident admissions and discharges
• Manage petty cash, resident TV licences, filing, archiving and meetings with relatives as required

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role with strong HR and Finance knowledge (essential)
• Experience working within a care home environment (essential)
• Confident IT skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise and multitask in a busy environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a genuine people-focused approach
• Motivated, proactive and passionate about making a difference