242887 - Administrative Assistant - Hazelgarth
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18,090.00 to £18,376.78 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Knottingley, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 242887 |
Summary
Hazel Garth is a Dementia Care Home based in Knottingley. At Hazel Garth we support vulnerable adults who have a diagnosis of Dementia and provide high levels of care to ensure that our residents have the best quality of life in their later years.
We are looking for a Care Home Administration Assistant, working 27 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The Care Home Administration Assistant is a vital role, where you will be providing support to ensure the home meets high standards and is able to deliver the very best care for our residents. If you have the ability to multi-task, good computer skills and a confident telephone manner you could be well-suited to the Administration Assistant role with us.
Key duties will include:
Provide full administrative support to the home and home managers including minute taking, correspondence letters and maintaining records
Provide excellent customer service over the phone, face to face & in writing to customers, professionals, colleagues and family members
Maintain records for residents’ monies held in the home and operate and maintain accurate records for petty cash in the home.
Raise requisition orders, process invoices and send to finance in a timely manner
Support the manager in all aspects of recruitment; adverts, arranging interviews with candidates and supporting a quality interview process
Setting up of new starters, ensuring all staff data is entered accurately
Processing leavers
Newsletters
Assist in arranging staff training and maintaining the learning management system for all staff training
Maintain records and archiving in line with GDPR and policy
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate should have strong communication and IT skills, have excellent attention to detail, be organized, flexible and have a can-do, positive attitude. Candidates should be aware that this role involves working in an office in the Care Home so there will be daily communication with all staff and elderly residents.
For further information, please contact Patrycja Walesiak on 01977 722405.
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Patrycja Walesiak.
Tel: 07780 563506
E-mail: pwalesiak@wakefield.gov.uk
E-mail Correspondence
All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with.
Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application.
jobs@wakefield.gov.uk
hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Fluency Duty
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.
Probation
In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
About Wakefield Council
Want to find out more about Wakefield Council, click here.
Happy to talk Flexible working
We are looking for a Care Home Administration Assistant, working 27 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The Care Home Administration Assistant is a vital role, where you will be providing support to ensure the home meets high standards and is able to deliver the very best care for our residents. If you have the ability to multi-task, good computer skills and a confident telephone manner you could be well-suited to the Administration Assistant role with us.
Key duties will include:
Provide full administrative support to the home and home managers including minute taking, correspondence letters and maintaining records
Provide excellent customer service over the phone, face to face & in writing to customers, professionals, colleagues and family members
Maintain records for residents’ monies held in the home and operate and maintain accurate records for petty cash in the home.
Raise requisition orders, process invoices and send to finance in a timely manner
Support the manager in all aspects of recruitment; adverts, arranging interviews with candidates and supporting a quality interview process
Setting up of new starters, ensuring all staff data is entered accurately
Processing leavers
Newsletters
Assist in arranging staff training and maintaining the learning management system for all staff training
Maintain records and archiving in line with GDPR and policy
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate should have strong communication and IT skills, have excellent attention to detail, be organized, flexible and have a can-do, positive attitude. Candidates should be aware that this role involves working in an office in the Care Home so there will be daily communication with all staff and elderly residents.
For further information, please contact Patrycja Walesiak on 01977 722405.
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Patrycja Walesiak.
Tel: 07780 563506
E-mail: pwalesiak@wakefield.gov.uk
E-mail Correspondence
All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with.
Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application.
jobs@wakefield.gov.uk
hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Fluency Duty
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.
Probation
In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
About Wakefield Council
Want to find out more about Wakefield Council, click here.
Happy to talk Flexible working