Job summary
As an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of responsibilities to help deliver the quality care and support our residents deserve. In this varied role, you'll answer the phone, handle files, support managers, meet and greet visitors, engage with residents, and show prospective clients and their families around. You'll go out of your way to help create a vibrant, happy environment.
Main duties of the job
The Admin Assistant role involves multi-tasking, good computer skills, and a confident telephone manner. You'll need to be a people person who takes a genuine interest in our residents and their families. Barchester Healthcare will provide training and development opportunities to build your skills and confidence across your responsibilities.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. With a focus on person-centered care, Barchester operates care homes, retirement villages, and specialist services to meet the diverse needs of its residents. The organization is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment for its employees.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.20 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Lancaster
LA1 5EF
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of responsibilities to help us deliver the quality care and support our residents deserve. In this varied role, we'll need you to answer the phone, handle our files and support our managers. You'll also meet and greet visitors, engage with residents and show prospective clients and their families around so they can see what makes us so different. Across everything you do as an Admin Assistant here, you'll go out of your way to help us create a vibrant, happy environment.
ABOUT YOUIf you have the ability to multi-task, good computer skills and a confident telephone manner you could be well-suited to the Admin Assistant role with us. It's also really important that you're a people person you'll take a genuine interest in our residents and their families. If that sounds like you, we'll give you the opportunity to develop your skills with courses that have been designed to build your confidence across all your responsibilities.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%
And so much more
If you'd like to use your administration and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of responsibilities to help us deliver the quality care and support our residents deserve. In this varied role, we'll need you to answer the phone, handle our files and support our managers. You'll also meet and greet visitors, engage with residents and show prospective clients and their families around so they can see what makes us so different. Across everything you do as an Admin Assistant here, you'll go out of your way to help us create a vibrant, happy environment.
ABOUT YOUIf you have the ability to multi-task, good computer skills and a confident telephone manner you could be well-suited to the Admin Assistant role with us. It's also really important that you're a people person you'll take a genuine interest in our residents and their families. If that sounds like you, we'll give you the opportunity to develop your skills with courses that have been designed to build your confidence across all your responsibilities.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
Workplace Pension scheme, with Employer contributions from 3%
And so much more
If you'd like to use your administration and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good computer skills and a confident telephone manner are required. Experience in a similar administrative role is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good computer skills and a confident telephone manner are required. Experience in a similar administrative role is preferred, but not essential as training will be provided.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Lancaster
LA1 5EF
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Lancaster
LA1 5EF
Employer's website
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