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Home Administrator

Akari Care Limited

Gateshead, NE11 9AE £13 a year Permanent Posted 12 August 2026 Apply by 11 October 2026

Home Office register entry: Akari Care Limited, Leeds

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Role description

Job summary

** This is a 12 Month FTC - 37.5 Hours per week ** 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 signifi

Main duties of the job

This is a temporary role for a Home Administrator at Akari Care in Gateshead, offering a salary of £13.38 per hour. The contract is a 12-month fixed-term one, requiring 37.5 hours of work per week. The focus is on providing personalized care for the elderly, with an aim to create a supportive environment where residents are valued and respected. The role involves working closely with the Home Manager and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the efficient running of the home. Responsibilities include general administration tasks, contributing to human resources and health and safety compliance, and supporting the homes operations with a professional and friendly approach. The administrator is expected to communicate at all levels, show initiative, respect the residents, and engage in continuous personal development.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing high-quality care to the elderly, focusing on creating a supportive and respectful environment. With award-winning homes, the organization aims to deliver personalized care that acknowledges the individual needs and dignity of each resident. Passionate about making a positive impact, Akari Care encourages open communication, innovative approaches, and community spirit among its team members. They emphasize continuous professional and personal development, striving to build qualified teams who are committed to the welfare of vulnerable adults. The organization values excellence, kindness, and compassion, offering opportunities for career and skills development within a nurturing and inclusive community.

Date posted

12 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.38 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1535854345

Job locations

Akari Care

Gateshead

NE11 9AE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to respect and care for residents, numeracy skills, and proficiency in MS Office software. A caring and positive demeanor, a sense of initiative, and a commitment to continuous development are essential.

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.

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