Receptionist

Lark View Care Home; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Lark View Care Home in Kent is seeking an Administration and Business Support role for reception duties. This part-time, dayshift position offers 28 contracted hours per week with a pay rate of £12.90 per hour.

You will be the first point of contact for residents, visitors and staff, delivering a warm, professional environment and handling inquiries efficiently. You will work alongside the Business Administrator and management, helping with everyday admin, maintaining systems, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and email systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Handle incoming enquiries with accuracy and efficiency.
• Support wider team and maintain organised systems for smooth operation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Customer service

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email systems

Job description

Administration and Business Support - Lark View Care Home

Contract: Part Time

Shift Type: Dayshift

Contracted hours: 28

Our care home has stunning views from both sides looking onto beautiful Kent countryside, and provides a cosy and homely feel for up to 64 residents - We provide Nursing, Residential, Dementia & Respite Care.

• £12.90 per hour
• Contracted to 28 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for the home, creating a warm, professional and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and team members. This is a key front of house role where your communication, organisation and people skills will shape first impressions and daily experience.

You will manage incoming enquiries, greet visitors and support day to day administrative tasks, ensuring information is handled accurately and efficiently. Supporting the wider team, you will help maintain organised systems and contribute to the smooth running of the home.

Working closely with the Business Administrator and management team, you will play an important role in delivering a responsive, professional and well organised service.

What We Are Looking For

• A friendly, professional and approachable manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and email systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• A reliable and positive approach

About us

Larkview Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.