Care Administrator

Care Administrator / Healthcare Assistant

Link Care Solutions – Tameside

£13.00 per hour + 35p-per-mile mileage allowance for care-related travel

Five days per week – flexible working days and times available

Enjoy working in care but looking for more variety in your working week?

At Link Care Solutions, we’re looking for a caring, organised and reliable person to join our team in a combined administration and care role.

You’ll spend four days supporting our office team and one day providing care in people’s homes. It’s an opportunity to use your experience, develop your skills and make a difference both behind the scenes and out in the community.

What we offer

• £13.00 per hour.
• 35p-per-mile mileage allowance for care-related travel.
• Flexibility around working days and times, agreed to suit both you and the service. Our usual office hours for this role are 9am–4pm.
• A varied role combining office administration with meaningful, hands-on care.
• The opportunity to broaden your experience and work closely with our management team.

Your office responsibilities

• Answering telephone calls and emails in a friendly, professional manner.
• Communicating with staff, service users, families and other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate care records, staff files and office documentation.
• Assisting with recruitment paperwork and keeping training records up to date.
• Supporting management with day-to-day administration and following up outstanding paperwork.
• Handling confidential information carefully and professionally.

Your care responsibilities

One day each week, you’ll support people in their own homes, helping them maintain their dignity and independence. This will include:

• Supporting personal care, meals and everyday routines.
• Assisting with mobility and medication in line with care plans and your training.
• Providing reassurance, companionship and respectful support.
• Recording care accurately and reporting any changes or concerns promptly.

Who we’re looking for

Previous hands-on care experience is essential, ideally within domiciliary care. Experience in office administration, particularly within a care setting, is preferred.

You’ll be:

• Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with others.
• Organised, dependable and attentive to detail.
• Comfortable using email, Microsoft Office and computer systems.
• Able to manage day-to-day tasks independently and work well within a team.
• Committed to providing respectful, person-centred care.

We also welcome applications from experienced carers who can demonstrate strong administration and IT skills.

A full driving licence and access to your own car are preferred, as the role includes visiting service users in the community.

Working pattern

Five days per week, comprising four office days and one care day. Our usual office hours for this role are 9am–4pm. Care-day hours and your agreed working pattern will be discussed at interview.

Please include your availability and any preferred working days or times with your application.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you.

Apply through Indeed with your CV and a short note telling us about your relevant experience and why you would like to join Link Care Solutions.

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 18.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person