Proud to Care Devon
Administration/ HR
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Admin/HR
There are a range of roles in administration including in HR, marketing, and finance. This could include a variety of office-based tasks to support the day-to-day running of an organisation. Opportunities are available in all care settings including care homes, domiciliary care and day services. Daily tasks include managing telephone and email enquiries, providing support to management. Dealing with invoices, ordering goods,
Expected to earn
The average salary is from £20,000 to £25,000 depending on the role and experience.
Skills and values
There are a range of skills and values that are needed to work in care settings. These include:
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Excellent communication, observational and listening skills
- Good verbal, written and numeracy skills
- Treating people with dignity and respect
- Ability to follow policy and procedures
- IT skills and knowledge of IT programmes e.g. Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, etc.
Entry requirements
Previous experience in administration may be required. However relevant experience is not always essential as full training is provided; having the right values is key. If you are caring and compassionate with good communication skills, working in social care could be for you. There are a range of free training courses to support you into employment and to progress your career in care.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What roles can I do to gain experience?
Volunteering or work experience
Opportunities to develop
Development opportunities include undertaking qualifications in administration or progressing to leadership and management.
There may be opportunities to specialise in a specific area e.g. finance or HR, and undertake qualifications in these areas, and to progress to a senior administrator and then to management.
What’s next
Senior Administration Role
Browse our jobs board for all current job positions
Jobs board
Why not try our career pathways tool
Career pathways
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location