Hours: 30 per week, with the potential to increase to full time.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, approachable, and enjoys supporting a busy care service. You'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations by providing reliable administrative and clerical support to the management and care teams.
Experience in a healthcare or care setting is desirable but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the management and care teams.
- Maintain office supplies, equipment, and ensure general organization of the office environment.
- Prepare and format letters, reports, and other documentation as required.
Communication
- Answer phone calls and emails, direct queries appropriately, and handle general enquiries in a polite and professional manner.
- Liaise with staff, clients, and external agencies to support care operations.
Scheduling and Coordination
- Organise meetings, training sessions, and appointments using Microsoft Outlook.
- Take clear, accurate notes during meetings and distribute them promptly.
- Assist with staff rota updates or diary management when required.
Record Keeping and Compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper filing systems.
- Handle confidential information in line with GDPR and company policy.
- Support compliance processes by tracking staff training, DBS checks, and documentation.
- Assist with preparing audit files and reports for CQC or local authority inspections.
Data Entry and Reporting
- Enter and update information in spreadsheets and databases with accuracy.
- Assist in producing basic reports or summaries as directed by management.
Customer Service
- Provide friendly and professional support to staff, service users, and visitors.
- Help respond to routine queries and direct complex matters to the appropriate colleague.
Financial and Clerical Support
- Process petty cash, invoices, and staff expenses under supervision.
- Keep accurate financial and administrative records.
Core Skills and Attributes
- Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and follow instructions.
- Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information.
Understanding of or interest in the Health & Social Care sector