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Home Administrator


Location
Akari Care, Strood, ME2 4JS, United Kingdom
Salary
£14.91 an hour
Profession
Administrative and IT
Deadline
13 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
15 Aug 2026
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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 business and significantly supports the Home Manager in achieving the Companys aims and objectives as

Main duties of the job

This job is for a Home Administrator at Akari Care, located in Strood. The role involves collaborating with the Home Manager and teams to ensure smooth operations, touching all areas of home administration. Candidates must have strong communication skills, initiative, and an interest in elder care. The role involves participating in training and development initiatives, ensuring Health and Safety compliance, and maintaining HR duties. Akari Care offers a competitive salary, pension, 28 days annual leave, flexible working patterns, and training support.

About us

Akari Care is a company dedicated to providing exceptional care for the elderly. They aim to create a respectful, valued environment for residents through personalized care. They focus on building knowledge, skills, and supporting vulnerable adults in their award-winning homes. Akari Care values open communication, professional growth, and fostering a community spirit. Employees are offered competitive benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive working environment to enhance both personal and professional development, adhering to the company's values of kindness and compassion.

Details

  • Date posted: 15 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £14.91 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1537098717
  • Job locations: Akari Care, Strood, ME2 4JS, United Kingdom

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

  • 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, excellent numeracy and MS Suite experience, confidential and appreciation of professional honesty and integrity.

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