Admin Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE Shifts - 8am to 5pm 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 developme

Main duties of the job

As an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for a range of tasks to ensure we deliver quality care to our residents. Your duties will include answering the phone, managing files, and assisting managers. You will also welcome visitors, interact with residents, and provide tours to potential clients and their families, showcasing what sets us apart. This role requires someone with strong multitasking abilities, computer proficiency, and a confident telephone manner. Being a people person is crucial, as taking a genuine interest in our residents and their families is essential. Barchester provides opportunities to expand your skills through specially designed courses aimed at building your confidence across all responsibilities. Our rewards package for your dedication includes a competitive pay rate, along with free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, 'Employee of the Month' awards, and more.

About us

Barchester Healthcare operates care homes and has a reputation for delivering quality care. As an organization, Barchester is dedicated to providing their residents with the highest standard of care and support. They focus on creating vibrant, happy environments within their care homes to enhance the well-being of residents. Barchester values its team members and offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. With a competitive salary, benefits package, and a commitment to training, they aim to empower their employees to excel in their roles. The company is recognized for its dedication to quality care not only for residents but also for offering rewarding career opportunities to its staff. Barchester Healthcare strives to maintain its high standard of care through the commitment and effort of its well-supported workforce.

Details

• Date posted: 22 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.89 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1519690399
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wallingford, OX10 9EG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Shifts - 8am to 5pmAs 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.

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