About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Administrative assistant to join the team at Wickmeads, our residential care home, located a stone's throw from the idyllic Tuckton Gardens and River Stour, Christchurch, Dorset.
Working hours between 9.00am- 4.30pm
With alternate weekend work 35 hours per week
Key duties for an Administrative assistant include (but may not be limited to)
- Process monthly inhouse payroll
- Assisting with the maintenance of client records and other files.
- Secretarial support including handling post, photocopying, filing and word processing.
- Reception and telephone duties, dealing with queries, messages, and taking appropriate action.
- Drafting letters and contacting suppliers regarding quotes, deliveries, and queries.
- Providing invoices to Head Office for payment and recording payments in the home's budgetary control file.
- Assisting the Home Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the home.
Our focus is our residents, clients, and our people.
Key Requirements: -
- Prior experience in and administration or clerical role is desirable but not essential.
- Computer literate, including Excel and word.
- Well organised and with the ability to prioritise.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent telephone manner.
- Desire to ensure the home runs in a smooth manner.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be prepared to undertake one.
As a not-for-profit charity, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people. Benefits include:
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay rates
- Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
- Free DBS check and Uniform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
About The Company
PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE
Care South are one of the top rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.
As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website:
For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.