At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our new care home, handling reception and admin tasks.
- Company: Join a top-rated care home group known for its luxurious facilities and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, paid breaks, staff meals, and a range of employee perks.
- Other info: Part-time weekend shifts with opportunities for recognition and growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience in a caring environment.
- Qualifications: Strong customer service skills, IT literacy, and a professional phone manner are essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.47 - 13.47 £ per hour.
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 maintained.
Person 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.
Admin Assistant in Leicester employer: Cinnamon
Join our award-winning team at Thurnby Fields, a luxurious care home in Leicester, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. As an Administration Assistant/Receptionist, you'll enjoy competitive pay, flexible weekend shifts, and a supportive work culture that values your contributions. With numerous benefits including paid breaks, staff meals, and recognition awards, we are committed to making your experience both meaningful and rewarding.
