About this role
Job summary If you are enthusiastic 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 enthusiastic 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 an 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 busines
Main duties of the job This role requires collaboration with the Home Manager to ensure smooth administration for the care home. It involves tasks across various disciplines and using administrative skills to support the homes operations. The role requires communication at all levels, a sense of humor, a compassionate approach, and a commitment to personal development. Key skills include numeracy, proficiency in MS Office Suite, and a keen attention to confidentiality and professional integrity. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working within a care environment and a drive for continuous improvement. Health and safety knowledge and a collaborative spirit are essential.
About us Akari Care is committed to creating an environment where residents are valued and respected, offering personalized care. The organization supports vulnerable adults and is known for its award-winning homes. Akari Care emphasizes professional development and is seeking individuals who align with its values of excellence and community spirit. With a focus on building highly qualified and caring teams, Akari Care is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of older adults, ensuring their dignity and preferences are respected. The company provides a supportive community, comprehensive training, and development opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you are enthusiastic 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 enthusiastic 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 an 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 initiative-taking 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 always acknowledged, Excellent numeracy and numerical skills, Experienced with all MS Suite of software, Confidential and appreciation of professional honesty and integrity, Confident collaborator 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,What is in it for you:
A competitive salary of Pension contribution of 3% 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) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans. The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally. An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Ability to communicate well at all levels, excellent numeracy and numerical skills, proficiency with the MS Suite of software, appreciation for professional honesty and integrity, collaborative skills, willingness to participate in training, and a genuine interest in working with vulnerable adults including dementia patients.
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.
Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited
Address Akari Care
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8FR
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)