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Chelmsford Manor Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built luxury care home located on Galleywood Road in the vibrant city of Chelmsford. Opening in 2026, the home has been thoughtfully designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, nursing and respite care in an environment where comfort, dignity and independence are at the heart of everyday life. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a welcoming home, combining elegant surroundings, innovative technology and compassionate, person-centred care to ensure residents receive the highest standards of support.
Situated within easy reach of Chelmsford city centre and surrounded by the beautiful Essex countryside, Chelmsford Manor offers the perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience. The home will feature bright, contemporary living spaces, beautifully landscaped gardens, stylish communal lounges and a range of luxury amenities designed to encourage social connection, wellbeing and meaningful experiences. As part of the local community, Chelmsford Manor will provide residents with a place where they can continue to live fulfilling lives while enjoying the reassurance of expert care delivered by a dedicated and passionate team.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Care Home Administrator to join our team. Experience as a Home Administrator in a care home is essential to apply for this role. As the Home Administrator you will report directly into the Home Manager and will work closely with other heads of departments in order to provide a comprehensive admin service to support the business and clinical activity of the care home. We are offering an excellent salary of £17 per hour. The working hours are Monday to Friday 0900-1700 and this is a full time contract!
Role Responsibilities:
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Manage the provision of effective and efficient reception services.
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Respond positively to all enquiries from prospective residents andassistwith any queries they may have.
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Coordinate admissions with the Home Manager or Deputy Home Manager.
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Ensure the Resident contract is presented to the Resident or their representative prior to admission and are completed and signed on day one of admission.
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Collect initial payment and arrange Direct Debits for ongoing payments.
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Maintainadministration systems relating to residents.
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Maintain a day-to-day account of the petty cash and present weekly reconciliations to the Home Manager.
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Liaise withappropriate departmentsregardingpayroll, procurement, finance, and HR.
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Manage day-to-day payroll and queries.
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Complete payroll returns, ensuring they are correct, authorised appropriately and presented within agreed deadlines.
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Produce all contract amendments, contracts of employment and HR letters in line with agreed HR process.
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Cover reception duties in the absence of the receptionist.
Skills and experience required:
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Previousexperience as a care home administratoressential.
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A welcoming and approachable persona.
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Confident in liaising with other members of staff and residents.
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Good timemanagement skills.
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Able to work alone as well as part of a team to achieve the best result.
The Benefits
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Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
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5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
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Paid DBS
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Uniform provided
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Paid training
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Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
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Excellent induction programme for new starters
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A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
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Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
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A competitive rate of pay
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Cycle to work scheme
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Wellbeing programmes
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Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
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Ongoing career development
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Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
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Pension scheme
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EarlyPay- access to your money as you earn (pay advance)
About Lovett Care
At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.
This position is subject to a DBS check
