Office admin
Dorrington House is looking to recruit an experienced office administrator to join our friendly team in our Watton Home.
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
- undefined
Locations
Contact details
Name Dorrington House Homes
Address
DORRINGTON HOUSE
73 NORWICH ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
IP25 6DH
United Kingdom
