Office Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking to fulfil a full-time office assistant that will support the operation of our fine residential care homes based in Whitefield and Bolton. (The role is predominately based in our office in Whitefield, Bury).
It is essential that you share our values of being kind, honest and down to earth. Amongst these values, we are looking for great administrative and organisational skills.
Full-time Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Up to £10.50 DOE
Office Assistant Responsibilities:
· Providing general administrative support to the care homes
· Placing regular orders for food, stationery and nursing aids etc.
· Maintaining office supplies
· Data entry
· Adhering to current GDPR requirements
· Writing letters and emails
· Creating newsletters and in house posters for upcoming events
· Manage petty cash accounts
· Answering the phone, taking messages, and forwarding as appropriate
Office Assistant Requirements:
· At least 1 year experience in a similar role – preferred not essential
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools
· Fantastic organisational and time management skills
· Strong attention to detail
· Ability to accurately follow instructions
Benefits:
· 5.6 weeks holiday per year
· Onsite free parking
· DBS made portable for free
· Regular team building events
· Company pension
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £7.50-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Whitefield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Assistant roles across Whitefield House Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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