About this role
Job summary The Admin Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Shrewsbury offers a dynamic work environment. The job involves a range of administrative duties to support the delivery of high-quality care to residents. With a permanent position offering £13.81 per hour, this role is suited for those with strong communication and multitasking abilities. As an Admin Assistant, you'll be an integral part of the team, working to create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for residents, their families, and visitors. The position also provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development through various courses.
Main duties of the job
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUIf 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.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputable organisation dedicated to providing exceptional care services. With a focus on quality and compassion, Barchester has established itself as a leader in care home services. They offer a supportive work environment where employees are valued for their contributions to enriching the lives of residents. In this setting, administrative roles such as the Admin Assistant are crucial for maintaining smooth operations and creating a positive atmosphere within the care home. Barchester's commitment to employee development ensures rewarding career pathways and ongoing professional growth.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUIf 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 PACKAGEIn 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'
Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%
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
Ability to multi-task, good computer skills, confident telephone manner, people skills.
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
Shrewsbury
SY3 8PP
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)