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This is a versatile role crucial to the smooth and efficient operation of Catherine Care. The Administration Assistant position requires a highly organised, proactive, and customer-oriented individual. Key responsibilities encompass welcoming visitors, managing daily operations, providing administrative support, and assisting colleagues and clients.
Job Responsibility:
Greet and welcome all visitors (social workers, professionals, families, prospective clients)
Ensure visitor sign-in/out and fire register compliance
Assist visitors with locating meeting rooms and staff members
Provide refreshments to visitors as needed
Answer and direct incoming phone calls (approximately 40 calls per day)
Handle general enquiries and disseminate information to relevant staff (e.g., lunch orders, appointment bookings, client updates)
Monitor client movement within the building, ensuring safety and well-being
Assist clients with using IT equipment (laptops, tablets)
Provide basic IT support (e.g., printer troubleshooting)
Prepare, print, and distribute letters, forms, and fliers to clients and staff
Track client and staff correspondence and ensure timely delivery
Maintain accurate records of client and staff information
Scan, upload, and file client and staff documents (e.g., care plans, supervisions, risk assessments)
Develop and maintain recording sheets for various operational areas (e.g., fire checks, COSHH)
Maintain and update client and staff databases (e.g., contact information, fire register, DBS records, vaccination status)
Assist session leaders with session preparation and delivery
Provide support to staff during absences or peak periods
Manage staff car keys and assist with vehicle movement
Assist with ordering and maintaining office supplies
Assist with implementing and maintaining health and safety protocols
Screen and direct calls to appropriate staff members
Assist with basic financial tasks as required
Requirements:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
What we offer:
Learning Academy - Adult Care Worker Level 2 and Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualifications for all staff
Holiday entitlement - starting from 28 days inclusive of bank holidays
Sick pay entitlement
Employee Assistance Programme - comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
Refer a friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
Choiceversary - staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
Life insurance
Annual staff awards - this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
Complex in-house training - this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
A paid day off on your birthday
Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift
Blue Light Card eligibility
Wagestream – a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education