Title:  Administrator

Location: 

St Austell, Cornwall, GB, PL25 4LD

Department:  Health and Social Care (Administrative Staff)     
Operation:  Sanctuary Care
Closing Date: 
Salary:  £14.03 per hour
Requisition:  227794

 

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

 

Administrator

 

Trevarna Residential and Nursing Home, Trevarna, 4 Carlyon Rd, Saint Austell PL25 4LD

 

 

£14.03 per hour

 

37 Hours per week

 

 

Inclusion is at the heart of Sanctuary Care

 

We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome an Administrator to our friendly team at Trevarna in Saint Austell. With 94% of our colleagues saying they would recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture where you’re supported to thrive and grow, and recognised for the difference you make.

 

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

 

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

 

Your role

  • Work closely with colleagues to enrich residents’ daily lives
  • Manage the home’s administrative systems with accuracy and care
  • Process payroll, maintain staff files and support financial tasks such as invoicing and petty cash
  • Support data collation, monitoring and reporting to keep the home running smoothly
  • Use a methodical and organised approach to help the team deliver the best possible care

 

Your skills

  • Strong administrative skills with confidence managing varied tasks
  • Warm, approachable and committed to exceptional customer service
  • Experience in a residential care or similar setting is desirable
  • Clear and supportive communicator with a flexible approach
  • Kind, respectful and passionate about supporting older people

 

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

  • CQC/CI inspection bonus
  • Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Enhanced Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
  • Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
  • Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
  • Free meals dependant on shift duration
  • Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

 

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

 

Before you apply

  • We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
  • All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
  • Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
  • We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

 

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

 

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

 


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