At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the smooth operation of Brookside care home with essential administrative tasks.
- Company: Join a compassionate team at Brookside Residential Home.
- Benefits: Part-time role with competitive salary and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a caring community.
- Why this job: Be the welcoming face of the care home and make a difference in residents' lives.
- Qualifications: Organisational skills and a passion for customer service are key.
The predicted salary is between 26403 - 28142 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly organised and compassionate Care Home Administrator to support the smooth and efficient operation of Brookside care home. You will play a key role in providing administrative support to the management team, ensuring accurate record keeping, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and delivering excellent customer service to residents, families, visitors, and healthcare professionals.
The Care Home Administrator is often the first point of contact for the home and will help create a welcoming, professional, and supportive environment while ensuring all administrative processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
How to Apply: When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 28th August 2026
Interview Date: 10th September 2026.
Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interview Schemes: Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship: Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Vacancy Information:
- Work Pattern: 4 hour shifts x 5 per week
- Is this an enhanced DBS role? Yes
- Is this a politically restricted role? No
- Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker? Yes
- Location: Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford
- Location: Brookside Residential Home
- Is this a designated car user position? No
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