Care Home Administrator

Care Home Administrator

Location:

Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home - Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL

Salary: £14.71 per hour

Schedule:

Full Time, 40 hours per week

As a Care Home Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for Residents, their family members and representatives, the home management and colleagues in addition to HR, payroll and the finance teams. You will work with a range of computer systems, ensuring all information is captured in an accurate and compliant manner.

• Previous experience within a similar role is desirable.
• Able to work both as part of a team and under own initiative to achieve goals.
• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to perform under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of operating rostering and payroll systems.
• General understanding of contracts and their importance in a regulated setting.
• Knowledge of HR processes (this is a significant advantage).
• Clear, enhanced DBS check required.

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways.
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more.
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as “Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards.
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round.
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future.
• Fully funded DBS check.

Rated ‘Good’ by CQC, Penwortham Grange & Lodge is a purpose-built, modern and bright residential care home in Penwortham, only 10 minutes away from Preston town centre. Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.