Job summary As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, Avery Healthcare believes that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. The company is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join their friendly, award-winning team as an Administrative Assistant. Main duties of the job The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting the General Manager and Administrator in administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the Home and meet Head Office deadlines on financial procedures and all information returns. Responsibilities will include submitting data for invoicing, assisting in the preparation and dispatch of management information, placing purchase orders, and managing residents' personal allowances. About us Avery Healthcare is one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The company's vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' is achieved through the exceptional care and experience they offer in their growing portfolio of over 100 care homes, establishing themselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £12 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1176788610 Job locations Avery Healthcare Cliftonville Care Home, Cliftonville Road, Northampton NN1 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Shift Details: 9 am until 5:00 pm Monday to Friday At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Administrative Assistant. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Administrative Assistant will be to support the General Manager and Administrator in administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the Home and meet Head Office deadlines on financial procedures and all information returns. Other responsibilities will include: Being responsible for the submission of data to enable invoicing to be carried out by Group Support Centre. Assisting in the preparation, collation, and dispatch of management information to Central Support Office as requested by the General Manager. Placing purchase orders with approved suppliers, complying with procedures, to maintain appropriate stock levels and controls and ensure expenditure is contained within agreed budget limits. Managing residents personal allowance where requested and assist individual residents with financial arrangements. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must have: Two years clerical experience. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. To be able to prioritise own workload. Effective interpersonal skills and professional telephone manner. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Shift Details: 9 am until 5:00 pm Monday to Friday At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Administrative Assistant. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Administrative Assistant will be to support the General Manager and Administrator in administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the Home and meet Head Office deadlines on financial procedures and all information returns. Other responsibilities will include: Being responsible for the submission of data to enable invoicing to be carried out by Group Support Centre. Assisting in the preparation, collation, and dispatch of management information to Central Support Office as requested by the General Manager. Placing purchase orders with approved suppliers, complying with procedures, to maintain appropriate stock levels and controls and ensure expenditure is contained within agreed budget limits. Managing residents personal allowance where requested and assist individual residents with financial arrangements. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must have: Two years clerical experience. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. To be able to prioritise own workload. Effective interpersonal skills and professional telephone manner. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Person Specification Qualifications Essential The ideal candidate must have two years of clerical experience, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, the ability to prioritize their own workload, and effective interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner. Person Specification Qualifications Essential The ideal candidate must have two years of clerical experience, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, the ability to prioritize their own workload, and effective interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner. 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 Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. Address Avery Healthcare Cliftonville Care Home, Cliftonville Road, Northampton NN1 5BE Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)