Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Home Administrator seeking a fulfilling role? Coniston Court Care Home, in Uckfield, are looking for individuals like you to join our close-knit team.

Role Summary

Role                  Care Home Administrator

Location         Uckfield, East Sussex

Hourly Rate   £12 an hour

About the position

The successful Administrator will have excellent communication skills and be a confident team player. You will have previous knowledge of book keeping and accounting computer packages. Your duties will include;

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records of the Care Home in line with Company policies and procedures, using computer and manual systems
• Prepare and issue regular Management Reports within prescribed timescales
• Process receipts of monies against Service Users accounts.
• Prepare and submit relevant Service User financial information to Head Office to ensure invoices to local Authorities are produced accurately and promptly.
• Ensure invoices to Service Users are produced accurately and promptly.
• Follow up settlement of same using manual records.
• Ensure continuity of Payroll
• Maintain Staff attendance records
• Maintain complete files for Service Users and Staff Members in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Provide administrative/secretarial support to the Home Manager e.g. typing, filing, dealing with correspondence etc within give timescales
• Operate office equipment such as fax, photocopier and computer as required
• Answer the telephone, respond to enquiries from Service Users and Visitors and direct enquiries in a friendly and efficient manner
• Maintain stationery supplies
• Order and maintain records of Staff Members uniforms

What’s in it for you

• Refer a Friend – What better way to build a great team than by encouraging your friends to join us? If you introduce a friend to Silverlake Care, who goes on to fill a contracted vacancy, you can receive up to £250.00.
• Training & Development – As a member of the team, you’ll have access to comprehensive training through online and face-to-face learning.  We also provide opportunities for further skill development.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Silverlake team members can also benefit from a confidential telephone support line. This gives access to professional counsellors 24/7, to talk through any worries, issues or concerns.
• Onsite Accommodation – We have some wonderful accommodation available onsite for our members of staff at very reasonable prices. If you are looking for accommodation this can be discussed at your interview.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Good numerical and word processing skills
• Knowledge/experience of MS Word and MS Excel
• Friendly, confident, well presented and customer focused
• Professional telephone manner
• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• An appreciation of need for confidentiality
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Confident team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge/experience of MS Outlook
• Previous experience of accounting computer packages

How to apply

We kindly ask you to complete the application form below and then click the submit button to send us your details. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, regardless of whether you meet every single criterion outlined.

At Coniston Court, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Your application is important to us, and we look forward to reviewing your submission.

Discover Coniston Court Care Centre

Step into the Edwardian grandeur of our charming care home near Uckfield, East Sussex, and you’ll instantly feel at home with period features and every modern comfort. Our highly trained team thrive on providing exceptional standards of residential, nursing and dementia care and supporting our residents to fulfil their potential. Surrounded by 8 acres of majestic gardens, we think you’ll love our sanctuary in the heart of the Sussex countryside.