About this role
Job summary 37.5 Hours per week over 5 days 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 contribut
Main duties of the job The Home Administrator role at Akari Care requires a passionate individual who thrives on making a positive difference in elderly care. This position entails collaborating with the Home Manager and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient home administration. The administrator will use their administrative skills to maintain professional, friendly operations in line with the company's goals. Involvement in communications and marketing initiatives, as well as training for personal and colleague development, is expected. The role also includes ensuring compliance with HR duties and Health and Safety tasks, aiming to create a nurturing environment for both residents and staff.
About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing exceptional care to the elderly, fostering an environment where residents are valued, respected, and receive personalized care. The company operates award-winning homes that focus on building long-term careers for individuals passionate about elder care. Akari Care emphasizes seamless collaboration among staff to optimize home operations. They offer competitive salaries, pension contributions, a supportive community environment, and comprehensive opportunities for professional and personal development. Staff are encouraged to engage in continuous training and development to enhance their skills in supporting vulnerable adults.
Job description Job responsibilities
** 37.5 Hours per week over 5 days **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, committed, patient, and caring mindset with a sense of humor and positivity, proactive with a purpose to provide the best service. Must respect and care for residents as individuals, ensuring dignity and preferences are maintained. Strong numeracy and MS Suite proficiency, confidentiality, and appreciation for professional honesty and integrity. Must be a confident collaborator able to coordinate responsibilities and demonstrate interest in care environments, especially with vulnerable adults. Commitment to continuous personal development and training, and understanding of health and safety compliance.
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
Strood
ME2 4JS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)