Admin Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of care homes in the UK seeks an Admin Assistant for a facility in Exmouth. The role involves a variety of responsibilities such as answering calls, managing files, and welcoming visitors, contributing to the wellbeing of residents. Suitable candidates will have strong administrative and interpersonal skills, with opportunities for training and development provided.

Benefits

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

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required but strong administrative and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Training and development opportunities provided.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and manage files to support the management team.
• Welcome visitors and engage with residents.
• Contribute to a positive and engaging atmosphere.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking abilities

Computer skills

Confident telephone manner

Job description

Job summary

As an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of responsibilities to help deliver quality care and support for the residents. This varied role involves answering phones, handling files, supporting managers, meeting and greeting visitors, and engaging with residents to create a vibrant, happy environment.

Main duties of the job

The Admin Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Exmouth involves a range of administrative tasks, including answering phones, managing files, and supporting the management team. You'll also be responsible for welcoming visitors, showing them around the facility, and interacting with residents to contribute to a positive and engaging atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have strong multitasking abilities, good computer skills, and a confident telephone manner, as well as a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for its residents, with a focus on delivering personalized care and enriching their daily lives. As an Admin Assistant at one of Barchester's care homes, you'll be part of a dedicated team that strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people they serve.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.97 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1325555850

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Exmouth

EX8 4AB

Job description Job responsibilities

Hours - The hours for this role will be Monday- Thursday 9.00-5.30pm with weekend cover when needed

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'

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

Hours - The hours for this role will be Monday- Thursday 9.00-5.30pm with weekend cover when needed

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'

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

• No specific qualifications are required for this role, but strong administrative and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will receive training and development opportunities to build their confidence and capabilities in all aspects of the Admin Assistant position.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• No specific qualifications are required for this role, but strong administrative and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will receive training and development opportunities to build their confidence and capabilities in all aspects of the Admin Assistant position.

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

Exmouth

EX8 4AB

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Exmouth

EX8 4AB

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)