Care Home Administrator Location: Luton Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 DOE Full-time | Permanent New Way Recruitment is working with a well-established, high-performing residential care provider seeking an experienced Care Home Administrator to play a critical role in the smooth and compliant running of the service. This is not a standard admin role. You will be the operational backbone of the home, working closely with senior leadership to ensure excellence across compliance, finance, HR processes, and resident experience. The Opportunity This position offers the chance to join a stable, values-led service with strong leadership, where your contribution directly impacts quality of care, regulatory outcomes, and team performance. Key Responsibilities Oversee all administrative operations to ensure full regulatory and organisational compliance Manage financial processes including invoicing, payroll liaison, budgets, and fee tracking. Maintain accurate resident records, contracts, and documentation in line with CQC standards Support recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration, including staff files and compliance checks Act as a key point of contact for families, professionals, and external stakeholders Coordinate audits, reporting, and internal systems to support continuous improvement Work closely with the Home Manager to support inspections and maintain high-quality standards. Ensure data systems are accurate, up to date, and aligned with operational needs MUST have experience working on SAGE What We’re Looking For Proven experience in a care home administration role or similar within health and social care Strong understanding of CQC requirements, compliance, and care sector regulations Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities Confident communicator with a professional and compassionate approach Experience handling financial administration and HR processes within a care setting A proactive mindset with the ability to support a fast-paced, quality-driven environment Benefits Competitive salary with progression based on experience Supportive and stable leadership team with clear direction Opportunity to work within a high-quality, well-run service Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Pension scheme and holiday entitlement A role where your work has genuine impact on resident wellbeing and service quality. At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of “Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose”, we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity. Our promise is simple: a heart-led, confidential, and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity, understanding, and genuine care. If you’re considering your next move and this job sounds like something you would be interested in then please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’re here to help. INDHP
