Administrator

Agincare Group; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Training up to QCF Level 5

Company pension

Job summary

Agincare Group is seeking an organised Administrator at Cheriton care home in Dorchester to support the team behind the scenes. You’ll handle calls, messages, welcome visitors, manage diaries and liaise with residents, families and staff to keep everything running smoothly.

Your meticulous approach, IT skills and friendly communication will contribute to a well‑run, welcoming environment for residents and colleagues. 40 hours per week, Mon–Fri, salary £28,000–£30,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Admin experience, ideally in health or social care.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri).
• Right to work in the UK for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls, take messages, and warmly welcome visitors.
• Maintain diaries and schedule appointments.
• Communicate with residents, families, staff and visiting professionals.
• Keep files up to date and support audits.
• Attend meetings and take minutes to support team development.

Skills

Administration

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Are you organised, detail-focused and enjoy keeping things running smoothly?

As an Administrator at Cheriton care home, you’ll play an important role behind the scenes.

Your attention to detail, organisation and people skills will make a real difference every day, helping create a well-run, welcoming environment for residents, their families and the team.

While you won’t be providing direct care, your organisation and attention to detail will make a real difference.

• Salary £28,000 - £30,000 per annum. DOE
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Company pension scheme
• Minimum 12 months’ right to work in the UK
• Admin experience, ideally in health or social care
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• 40 hours per week contract (Monday to Friday)

Your role:

• Answer calls, take messages, and warmly welcome visitors
• Maintain diaries and schedule appointments
• Communicate with residents, families, staff and visiting professionals
• Keep files up to date and support audits
• Attend meetings and take minutes to support team development

Your work ensures the home runs smoothly, giving residents and staff a safe, organised, and welcoming environment.

About us:

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the country’s leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers