Home Administrator in Holywood

Responsible for supporting the centralised sales, purchase ledger, payroll and petty cash systems by providing accurate information to meet required deadlines.

Main purpose of the role: To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Home Manager and ensure the effective operation of administrative systems and processes.

About this role:

• Responsible for supporting the centralised sales, purchase ledger, and payroll systems by providing accurate information to meet required deadlines.
• Draft standard communications including letters and emails on behalf of the Home Manager.
• Provide first point of telephone and face-to-face contact for visitors and callers to the Home.
• Devise and maintain databases and spreadsheets.
• Collate statistics and produce reports.
• Produce documents and presentations from materials provided.
• Responsible for petty cash returns.
• Responsible for the provision of weekly/monthly submissions to the Managing Director or Central Support functions including Finance, HR, Payroll, Legal.
• Assist with the maintenance of effective filing systems including resident files and personnel files for each colleague.
• Assist the Home Manager in all elements of the recruitment process; utilising online recruitment tools, arranging interviews and ensuring all relevant documentary requirements such as references, criminal record checks and other regulatory compliance checks are carried out.
• Responsible for an organised and effective archiving process, ensuring that files are stored safely and securely and can be easily retrieved.
• Responsible for the opening and redirection of incoming and outgoing mail and email from the Home.
• Attend meetings in the Home, produce complete and accurate notes/formal minutes and co-ordinate the circulation of information and action points immediately following the meeting.
• Devise and operate admin systems in support of functions within the Home.
• Analyse information and produce reports including complex reports.
• Assist the Home Manager with preparation for regulatory and other inspections and visits.
• Assist the Home Manager with marketing activities, providing initial information and best advice in response to enquiries.

Where there is an Administrative Assistant(s) team, the Home Administrator will also be required to:

• Provide on-the-job training.
• Promote positive team working.
• Provide line management support to Administration Assistants.
• Be responsible for own practice and directly managed colleagues.

General Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others whilst at work, including colleagues, residents and visitors to the Home and for alerting the officers responsible to any hazards or potential risks to health and safety.
• To be fully conversant with the Beaumont policies relating to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Whistleblowing.
• To ensure compliance with the Beaumont Information Governance Policy, maintaining an appropriate level of confidentiality around issues that may be personal or commercially sensitive.
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships both with colleagues, residents, visitors and other health professionals and agencies.
• To act as an ambassador for Beaumont’s Vision and Values.
• To promote equality and diversity at all times and across all work activities.
• To adhere to Beaumont policies and procedures.
• Attend mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as and when required.
• To undertake any other duties and accountabilities which would be lawful, reasonable and appropriate to the role.

Important Information:

Location: Holywood Care Home, 221 Old Holywood Road, Holywood, Northern Ireland, County Down, BT18 9QS

Date Posted: 2nd November 2026

Closing Date: 21st November 2026

Industry: Healthcare

Job Type: Full time

Salary: £13.20 Hourly