Care Home Administrator

Care Home Administrator

Penwortham Grange & Lodge is a large modern Care Home with a Good CQC rating, located ten minutes from Preston Town Centre. Orchard Care Homes have been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are Winners of the 2023 LaingBuisson award for Excellence in Large Residential Care.

A key role within the care home and the business, is the post of Care Home Administrator. Acting as the first point of contact for Residents and their representatives, the home management, colleges, HR, payroll and finance teams.

Ideal Candidate will have/be

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• The ability to perform under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Able to work both as part of a team and under own initiative to achieve goals.
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of operating rostering and payroll systems.
• Experience of cash handling and record maintenance.
• General understanding of contracts and their importance in a regulated setting.
• A reliable and punctual team member.
• Knowledge of HR processes (this is a significant advantage).

Everything You’ll Love

• 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

About Penwortham Grange & Lodge Care Home

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.