Job summary As an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of responsibilities to help deliver quality care and support to the residents. Your duties will include answering the phone, handling files, supporting the managers, meeting and greeting visitors, and engaging with residents. Main duties of the job In this varied Admin Assistant role, you'll be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the care home. You'll need to demonstrate strong multi-tasking abilities, good computer skills, and a confident telephone manner. It's also important that you have a genuine interest in the residents and their families, as you'll be interacting with them on a regular basis. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and provide a range of care options, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. The company is committed to delivering outstanding care and support to its residents, and it offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. Date posted 22 September 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.77 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1155556882 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Wallingford OX10 9EG Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of responsibilities to help us deliver the quality care and support our residents deserve. In this varied role, we'll need you to answer the phone, handle our files and support our managers. You'll also meet and greet visitors, engage with residents and show prospective clients and their families around so they can see what makes us so different. Across everything you do as an Admin Assistant here, you'll go out of your way to help us create a vibrant, happy environment. ABOUT YOU If you have the ability to multi-task, good computer skills and a confident telephone manner you could be well-suited to the Admin Assistant role with us. It's also really important that you're a people person you'll take a genuine interest in our residents and their families. If that sounds like you, we'll give you the opportunity to develop your skills with courses that have been designed to build your confidence across all your responsibilities. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more If you'd like to use your administration and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of responsibilities to help us deliver the quality care and support our residents deserve. In this varied role, we'll need you to answer the phone, handle our files and support our managers. You'll also meet and greet visitors, engage with residents and show prospective clients and their families around so they can see what makes us so different. Across everything you do as an Admin Assistant here, you'll go out of your way to help us create a vibrant, happy environment. ABOUT YOU If you have the ability to multi-task, good computer skills and a confident telephone manner you could be well-suited to the Admin Assistant role with us. It's also really important that you're a people person you'll take a genuine interest in our residents and their families. If that sounds like you, we'll give you the opportunity to develop your skills with courses that have been designed to build your confidence across all your responsibilities. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more If you'd like to use your administration and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required, but the employer is looking for candidates with relevant administrative and customer service experience. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a keen interest in the care sector are also essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required, but the employer is looking for candidates with relevant administrative and customer service experience. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a keen interest in the care sector are also essential. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Wallingford OX10 9EG Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)