Administrative Assistant

NHS Jobs; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the General Manager and Administrator with daily administrative tasks and to help meet Head Office deadlines on financial procedures and information returns.

Responsibilities include submitting data for invoicing, preparing and dispatching management information, placing purchase orders with approved suppliers within budget, and managing residents' personal allowances.

Qualifications

• Two years clerical experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Professional telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Submit data to enable invoicing by Group Support Centre.
• Prepare, collate and dispatch management information to Central Support Office.
• Place purchase orders with approved suppliers within budget.
• Manage residents' personal allowance and assist with financial arrangements.

Skills

Clerical experience

Effective communication

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Package Description: Shift Details: 9 am to 4 pm At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as an Administrative Assistant at Chorleywood Manor Care Home in Hertfordshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as an Administrative Assistant will be to support the General Manager and Administrator in administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the Home and meet Head Office deadlines on financial procedures and all information returns. Other responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for the submission of data to enable invoicing to be carried out by Group Support Centre.
• Assisting in the preparation, collation, and dispatch of management information to Central Support Office as requested by the General Manager.
• Placing purchase orders with approved suppliers, complying with procedures, to maintain appropriate stock levels and controls and ensure expenditure is contained within agreed budget limits.
• Managing residents personal allowance where requested and assist individual residents with financial arrangements.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must have:

• Two years clerical experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• To be able to prioritise own workload.
• Effective interpersonal skills and professional telephone manner.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.