Office Administrator/Secretary

Absolute Care South West; Honiton; On-site; Part time

Job description

Office Administrator/Secretary | Honiton | Part-time (20-22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm) | £14.00 - £14.50 per hour

Absolute Care South West is a family-run care agency based in Honiton, East Devon. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care services to clients in Honiton, Ottery St Mary, West Hill, Cranbrook, Stockland, and the surrounding rural areas. Our team is led by professionally qualified managers who are passionate about ensuring the highest standards of care.

We specialise in supporting individuals in their own homes, promoting their independence, and delivering person-centred care. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly and supportive environment where our team are valued and appreciated. Absolute Care South West is committed to maintaining a positive work-life balance for our team, and a supportive, open-door approach from our directors.

We are looking for a compassionate, highly organised individual with a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills to join our team as an Office Administrator/Secretary. If you can work independently, manage a digital home care record-keeping system, and help ensure the efficient operation of our office facilities, this could be the perfect role for you. A background in the care industry is preferred.

What can Absolute Care South West give to you?

1. Company pension scheme for your future

Are you the right person for the job?

1. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)
4. Excellent keyboard skills
5. Ability to work independently and be office-based
6. Attention to detail with a methodical approach
7. Ability to respect the rights and dignity of service users and their families
8. Experience in administration and maintaining clear records
9. A commitment to confidentiality and understanding of its importance in homecare services
10. Flexible and reliable, with a professional, smart-casual appearance
11. Experience in the care industry is an advantage

This list is not exhaustive.

What will your role look like?

1. Manage the day-to-day operations of our office and administrative tasks
2. Handle the digital rostering and care management platform 'Birdie,' ensuring smooth communication between staff and clients
3. Update weekly rotas and track staff attendance
4. Maintain accurate client and staff files, both manually and electronically
5. Assist with recruitment
6. Collaborate with the management team to ensure care plans, staffing schedules, and client needs are coordinated effectively

If you are ready to start your career at Absolute Care South West, then click APPLY now! We can't wait to hear from you.