Admin Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

As an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be tasked with a diverse array of responsibilities aimed at supporting quality care for residents. The role involves answering phone calls, managing files, and assisting managers. Meeting and greeting visitors, interacting with residents, and conducting tours for potential clients and their families are also part of the job. Candidates suited for the Admin Assistant role are those who can multitask, possess strong computer skills, and have a confident telephone manner. Being a people person is crucial as you'll need to take a genuine interest in the residents and their families. The company offers opportunities to develop skills through various courses, along with a rewards package that includes competitive pay, training, wellness tools, and employee rewards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent care home provider dedicated to offering quality care and support to its residents. The company builds environments that focus on happiness and vibrancy, ensuring a positive atmosphere for both staff and residents. Barchester values its employees and provides a range of benefits such as competitive pay, free training, development opportunities, and a robust rewards package. The organisation is committed to fostering a workplace culture that encourages engagement with residents and their families, aiming to deliver the same level of care that employees would expect for their loved ones. With locations such as the one in Rayleigh, Barchester Healthcare continuously seeks dedicated individuals to join their team.

Details

• Date posted: 04 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.81 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1523334067
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Rayleigh, SS6 9XH, United Kingdom

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.