Posted: 17 June
The role
New Care Home Opening September 2026!
Administration Assistant/Receptionist
£13.47 per hour plus company benefits
Part time - Weekend Shifts
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!
Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’
Please note - We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position
Thurnby Fields is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Leicester, offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 73 large en-suite bedrooms and 10 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.
We are looking to recruit an admin assistant/receptionist to work on a part time basis on weekends only from 9am - 5pm.
As the Administration Assistant/Receptionist you will be the first point of contact at the home. This role requires someone who has a range of skills with good IT experience and attention to detail.
In addition to reception duties you will provide additional administration support to the Home Administrator on a daily basis - predominantly HR related administration duties, although you will also need to have a good knowledge of financial aspects of the role, therefore being able to cover in the Administrator's absence.
Our team member benefits include: *Paid Breaks *Uniforms *Staff Meals *Nest Pension *Employee Assistance Programme *Care Workers Charity *‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme *Cycle Scheme *Eye Care *Refer a Friend Scheme *Reward Vouchers *Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards
Main Responsibilities:
Welcome and greet visitors to the home in a professional and courteous way, ensuring the visitors book and the person’s identity is checked as far as reasonably practical
Answer the telephone and respond to enquiries at reception, redirecting calls to relevant staff and recording messages accordingly
In addition to reception duties provide additional administration support to the homes Administrator on a daily basis predominantly HR related administration duties
Assist with recruitment tasks, sifting CVs, setting up interviews, onboarding
Organise internal meetings and ensure that any requirements have been actioned
Coordinate the staff meal process as applicable to the individual home
Respond to any emergency situations as requested by the home
Maintain the general tidiness of the reception area, liaising with the housekeeping team to ensure standards are maintainedPerson Specification:
Excellent customer service skills
IT literacy – competent with the use of systems
Previous telephone experience
Professional telephone manner
Knowledge of general administration
Good communication skills
Neat and well presented
Excellent written and verbal English
