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Office admin

Dorrington House is looking to recruit an experienced office administrator to join our friendly team in our Watton Home.

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Details

  • Created 23 June 2026
  • Closing date 24 July 2026
  • Pay £12.96 per hour
  • Hours 35 per week
  • Reference NCCJ-79275
  • Working Pattern Full Time
  • Vacancy Category Social care support roles
  • Service type Day care services Social Care Support Roles Palliative care and end of life care Residential care services Respite care Short breaks
  • Area Breckland and Thetford Forest
  • Service users Older people aged 65+
  • Driving licence required No
  • Overseas Sponsorship Licence Offered No
  • Does the role involve personal care? No

Description

We're seeking a caring and compassionate individual with good experience in an office environment, an individual who enjoys interacting with residents, relatives and staff. Candidates must be warm and friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for their work.

The post is Monday to Friday (excludes Bank Holidays) Hours are: 09:00 to 17:00


Principal responsibilities:

-Assist the Care Home Manager in all aspects of the home's administration.


-Assist the Care Home Manager with Friends of the Home and arranging Activities/Entertainment


-Stock Control and the ordering of food, cleaning and some care supplies.


-Answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries.


-Present a professional and caring first contact for all those who visit or telephone the Care Home


-Providing a focal point for visitors, promoting a positive image.


-Dealing with invoices, petty cash and resident funds, ensuring records are accurate and maintained.


-Support with budgets.


-Dealing with recruitment and on-boarding of staff.


-Providing general clerical support including taking minutes of meetings, general typing and filing.


-Ensuring confidentiality is always maintained.


-Maintain stationary requirements.


About you:

-Effective Communicator - Written and Verbal
-Friendly, confident and well presented
-Ability to prioritise and organise
-Genuine interest in working within an administrative role
-An appreciation for need for confidentiality
-Good numerical and word processing skills
-Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
-Knowledge of email systems specifically outlook
-Good attention to detail
-Ability to work on own initiative
-Team Player
-Experience in a similar role


Professional Development via NVQ and other training opportunities are available.

Experience in a similar role is essential.

Job Benefits

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Locations

Location is Dorrington House in Watton

Contact details

Name Dorrington House Homes

Address DORRINGTON HOUSE
73 NORWICH ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
IP25 6DH
United Kingdom

Website https://www.dorrington-house.co.uk/

Dorrington House Homes
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