Administrative Assistant - Home

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider is seeking an Administration Assistant in Princes Risborough. You will support the Home Manager and handle reception, administrative, and finance tasks. Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience in administrative roles, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits, including 28 days holiday and a workplace pension, are offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

A workplace pension

Free DBS

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or reception role.
• Experience handling cash and maintaining reports.
• Comfortable in an elderly care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative support.
• Manage basic finance tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure infection control rules are followed.
• Organise couriers and related administrative tasks.
• Support planning and coordination of events.

Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Organised

Ability to use initiative

Education

Maths and English to GCSE level

Job description

Overview

Administration Assistant | Location: Berryfield Rd, Princes Risborough HP27 0HE | Pay rate: £12.34 | Contracted Hours: 36 (Fixed Term Contract)

You’ll support the Home Manager with a full range of reception, administrative and basic finance activities to help the Home run smoothly. You’ll be the first point of contact for enquiries, maintaining a professional and welcoming manner for visitors, residents and staff. You will ensure that visitors follow the infection control rules in force and take the lead on coordinating testing requirements, organising couriers and related administrative tasks. You’ll also assist with planning and managing events in the home, including residents’ milestone birthdays and other activities planned with the Activities Coordinator.

The home: Icknield Court care home, close to the town centre of Princes Risborough, within easy reach of High Wycombe. The home provides a friendly, modern living environment with 90 individual rooms across six wings, with facilities and outdoor/communal space for residents to participate in activities. Personal items can be brought from home to add homely touches.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we reinvest in our residents, colleagues and care homes. We offer a competitive salary, training and development, and a range of benefits as a valued member of our team.

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A workplace pension
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding up to £1000 for each successful referral
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme (discounts)

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative support, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, residents and staff
• Manage basic finance tasks and maintain accurate records
• Ensure infection control rules are followed and coordinate any testing requirements
• Organise couriers and related administrative tasks
• Support planning and coordination of events and activities in the home
• Communicate professionally with residents, families and colleagues to maintain a warm, safe environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or reception role; proficient with Microsoft Office
• Experience handling cash and maintaining reports
• Maths and English to GCSE level preferred
• Comfortable in an elderly care setting; able to relate to residents in a caring, sensitive manner
• Efficient, organised, with the ability to use initiative and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills