Care Home Administrator

Overview

Barchester Healthcare are looking for an experienced and dedicated Administrator to join our team and play a pivotal role within the home's management team. Providing the General Manager with the support needed to ensure the efficient running of a high quality home, this varied position encompasses managing Customer Experience elements alongside, HR, Recruitment, Payroll, Finance and the supervision of junior members of the administration team. You'll need to be a self-sufficient and professional individual who is enthusiastic and promotes a positive image when communicating with others and talking about the home, creating a positive impression. Along with strong IT skills and excellent organisation, our Administrators will need to be comfortable in giving others direction. RESPONSIBILITIES Promote a warm and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors Manage enquiries and showrounds of the home for prospective families, including managing the customer database appropriately to support the commercial performance and conversion of enquiries for the home Drive the occupancy and reputation of the Care Home as part of a community engagement team Support resident and family feedback with a focus on customer care Assist Main duties of the job Barchester Healthcare seeks an experienced Administrator to join the management team of our care home. This role supports the General Manager, ensuring optimal operations in customer experience, HR, recruitment, payroll, finance, and administration oversight. Ideal candidates are self-reliant, professional, enthusiastic, and skilled in IT and organization. Key responsibilities include creating a welcoming environment, managing home enquiries and tours for prospective families, maintaining customer databases for commercial performance, driving care home occupancy and reputation, supporting resident and family feedback, assisting in staff recruitment, conducting employment checks, and organizing staff inductions. Additional duties involve payroll preparation, advising on HR queries, safeguarding personal files, attending and recording meeting notes, completing staff rotas, managing safe contents and funds, updating staff training and appraisals, and guiding on development opportunities like apprenticeships. Required skills include customer-facing experience, familiarity with HR administration and recruitment processes, attention to detail, prioritization, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. A CIPD qualification is advantageous. About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care homes in the UK, recognized for its focus on creating high-quality healthcare environments. The company places great importance on the support and well-being of its employees, providing numerous benefits and rewards to foster a supportive work culture. Barchester values employee contributions, ensuring their roles are respected and their careers nurtured through opportunities for development and progression. Being accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester emphasizes professional excellence and a positive workplace experience. Benefits for employees include financial bonuses for exceptional performance, a referral bonus scheme, significant retail and leisure discounts, access to medical specialists for second opinions, confidential counselling and legal services, tax code review services, and participation in a monthly staff lottery. Barchester is committed to enhancing the career paths of its staff while ensuring their work has a positive impact on residents' lives. This commitment reflects their dedication to employee satisfaction while maintaining the highest standards of care for their residents. Details Date posted 07 August 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1535113422 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Milton Keynes MK6 5LS United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Barchester Healthcare are looking for an experienced and dedicated Administrator to join our team and play a pivotal role within the home's management team. Providing the General Manager with the support needed to ensure the efficient running of a high quality home, this varied position encompasses managing Customer Experience elements alongside, HR, Recruitment, Payroll, Finance and the supervision of junior members of the administration team. You'll need to be a self-sufficient and professional individual who is enthusiastic and promotes a positive image when communicating with others and talking about the home, creating a positive impression. Along with strong IT skills and excellent organisation, our Administrators will need to be comfortable in giving others direction. RESPONSIBILITIES Promote a warm and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors Manage enquiries and showrounds of the home for prospective families, including managing the customer database appropriately to support the commercial performance and conversion of enquiries for the home Drive the occupancy and reputation of the Care Home as part of a community engagement team Support resident and family feedback with a focus on customer care Assist with the recruitment of home staff, completing employment new starter checks and arranging inductions Payroll preparation for home based staff Provide advice and guidance to employees on queries using the HR tools and resources available Ensure that all personal files are stored securely Attend meetings and produce accurate notes and minutes where required Ensure all rotas are complete Manage safe contents, petty cash, and resident fund accounts Update ad-hoc training, supervisions, and appraisals on staff records Offer guidance on staff development opportunities including signposting to Apprenticeships and qualifications NEED TO HAVE Experience in a customer facing role Previous involvement in HR administration and recruitment High level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise Proficient user of Microsoft- specifically Word, Excel and Outlook CIPD qualification would be beneficial REWARDS AND BENEFITS Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop your administrative career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be. Job description Job responsibilities Barchester Healthcare are looking for an experienced and dedicated Administrator to join our team and play a pivotal role within the home's management team. Providing the General Manager with the support needed to ensure the efficient running of a high quality home, this varied position encompasses managing Customer Experience elements alongside, HR, Recruitment, Payroll, Finance and the supervision of junior members of the administration team. You'll need to be a self-sufficient and professional individual who is enthusiastic and promotes a positive image when communicating with others and talking about the home, creating a positive impression. Along with strong IT skills and excellent organisation, our Administrators will need to be comfortable in giving others direction. RESPONSIBILITIES Promote a warm and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors Manage enquiries and showrounds of the home for prospective families, including managing the customer database appropriately to support the commercial performance and conversion of enquiries for the home Drive the occupancy and reputation of the Care Home as part of a community engagement team Support resident and family feedback with a focus on customer care Assist with the recruitment of home staff, completing employment new starter checks and arranging inductions Payroll preparation for home based staff Provide advice and guidance to employees on queries using the HR tools and resources available Ensure that all personal files are stored securely Attend meetings and produce accurate notes and minutes where required Ensure all rotas are complete Manage safe contents, petty cash, and resident fund accounts Update ad-hoc training, supervisions, and appraisals on staff records Offer guidance on staff development opportunities including signposting to Apprenticeships and qualifications NEED TO HAVE Experience in a customer facing role Previous involvement in HR administration and recruitment High level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritise Proficient user of Microsoft- specifically Word, Excel and Outlook CIPD qualification would be beneficial REWARDS AND BENEFITS Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued. If you are looking to develop your administrative career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.