Birchstone Care Limited
Administrative Assistant - Care Home
Administrative Assistant - Care Home at Birchstone Care Limited, based in Colchester, East of England. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Colchester, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Administrator
Reference 642870985886799738
About the role
About the Role
Are you organised, approachable, and passionate about supporting others? Join Birchstone Care Limited as an Administrative Assistant and play a vital part in ensuring our care home runs smoothly. If you enjoy working in a friendly, supportive team where your attention to detail and communication skills are truly valued, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: We are not accepting applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the appropriate right to work in the UK.
Job Opportunity
Administrative Assistant – Join Our Caring Team
Are you efficient, reliable, and committed to helping others? At Birchstone Care Limited, you will be a valued member of our close-knit team, providing essential administrative support to help our care home deliver the highest standards of service to residents, families, and colleagues.
As an Administrative Assistant, you will:
- Support the day-to-day running of the care home office, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and responding to enquiries in a friendly, professional manner.
- Maintain accurate records, files, and databases in line with company policies and data protection requirements.
- Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and staff rotas.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents as required.
- Help with ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels for the home.
- Work closely with care staff, management, and external contacts to ensure smooth communication and effective teamwork.
- Assist with new staff induction paperwork and support recruitment administration.
- Support the management team with any other administrative tasks as needed.
At Birchstone Care Limited, you will be welcomed into a supportive, family-feel culture where your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. We offer a rewarding place to work, with opportunities to develop your skills and make a real difference every day.
If you are proactive, organised, and want to work somewhere you will feel valued, apply today.
Please note: We are not accepting applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the appropriate right to work in the UK.
Essential Skills
- Right to work in the UK (we are not offering sponsorship opportunities).
- Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly, approachable manner.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
- Confident using computers and standard office software (e.g., Word, Excel, email).
- Reliable, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Respectful, professional, and sensitive to the needs of residents and colleagues.
- Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.
Reference: 642870985886799738 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Birchstone Care Limited
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