About this role
Job summary 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.
Main duties of the job As an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks that help us deliver quality care and support to our residents. Your duties will include answering phones, managing files, and assisting managers. You'll also be welcoming visitors, interacting with residents, and giving tours to potential clients and their families. If you have strong multi-tasking abilities, sound computer skills, and a confident telephone manner, you might be a great fit for this role. Being a people-oriented person who shows genuine interest in our residents and their families is crucial. In exchange for your hard work, you'll receive competitive pay and benefits such as free training, access to support tools, retail discounts, a referral bonus scheme, and employee rewards. You'll also have the opportunity to enhance your skills through courses aimed at building your confidence.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a provider of high-quality healthcare and support services, particularly known for its skilled care homes. As an organisation, Barchester Healthcare is committed to delivering excellent care and support to residents, ensuring they enjoy a high quality of life. The company takes pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and staff, emphasizing the importance of building genuine relationships with residents and their families. Barchester Healthcare offers a range of rewarding career opportunities, providing all employees with the necessary training and development to excel in their roles. The company values dedication and hard work, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, training programs, and access to support tools. Barchester encourages a team-oriented culture where staff are appreciated and acknowledged for their contributions.
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, being a people person, taking a genuine interest in residents and their families.
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
Poynton
SK10 4NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)