Office Administrator (Immediate - North Coast)

VanRath; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Northern Ireland seeks a Temporary Office Administrator to provide essential administrative, financial, and HR support. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include reception duties, payroll system updates, and assisting with HR administration. Immediate start with potential for the role to become permanent.

Benefits

Immediate start

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to transition into a permanent role

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.
• High attention to detail and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-of-house reception duties.
• Support management team with day-to-day operations.
• Update payroll and time & attendance systems.
• Manage petty cash and resident funds.
• Assist with rota cover and agency liaison.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Job description

Office Administrator

Location: North Coast
Salary: £14.13 per hour
Job Type: Full-time | Temporary (2-3 months) | Potential for Permanent

The Client

VANRATH are pleased to be working with a well-established care provider in the North Coast area to recruit a Temporary Office Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to join a supportive and professional team, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide essential administrative, financial, and HR support to ensure the smooth running of the care home. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities

Office Administration

• Front-of-house reception duties
• General administrative support including document handling and correspondence
• Supporting the management team with day-to-day operations

Finance Support

• Updating payroll and time & attendance systems
• Managing petty cash and resident funds
• Processing invoices and purchase orders
• Lodging cash and cheque payments

HR Administration

• Assisting with rota cover and agency liaison
• Recording absences and managing leave documentation
• Note-taking during formal meetings
• Forwarding medical certificates and HR documentation

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information
• High attention to detail and multitasking ability

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a Care Home or healthcare setting
• Familiarity with HR and finance processes
• Knowledge of payroll systems

What's on Offer

• Immediate start
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role
• Supportive and welcoming team environment

For more information, please contact Ethan Boylan today.