Office Admin - Watton

Dorrington House is looking to recruit an experienced office administrator to join our friendly team in our Watton Home. 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 Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.96 per hour

Work Location: In person