Receptionist

Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living organization is seeking a Receptionist in Reading, UK. This role involves managing visitors, answering calls, and various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and be organized. Part-time shifts are available, with a pay rate starting at £12.60 per hour. The position offers numerous benefits, including up to 30 days of annual leave, free meals, life assurance, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing career training and development

Qualifications

• Proficient in handling office duties, including phone calls and emails.
• Ability to manage visitors and maintain a tidy reception area.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet visitors in a professional manner.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post and emails.
• Organize staff lunch rotas and maintain records.

Skills

Professional and friendly communication

Organizational skills

Admin duties (filing, word processing)

Job description

Your role at Signature

The reception area is your domain! You’ll be in charge of cleaning and tidying the area to make the best possible impression, and make the entrance as welcoming as it can be to visitors and residents alike.

You’ll be the first to welcome and greet visitors, in a professional, friendly and courteous way, making sure the visitors’ book and the person’s identity are checked as far as reasonably practicable, and that the contractors’ log is signed by visiting workmen.

You’ll also be answering the phone, redirecting calls and recording messages as required, and managing emails and faxes if needed, along with various office and admin duties such as filing, word processing, maintaining databases and photocopying for other senior staff. You’ll also be in charge of organising staff lunch rotas, receiving and managing post, and signing for incoming post if residents are not able to receive it themselves.

What Signature Offer

• From £12.60 per hour
• Shift times : 07 : 30am-20 : 00pm, 07 : 30am-14 : 00pm or 14.00pm-20.00pm.
• Alternate weekends required.
• Part time day shifts
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1, cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Reading nearest train station
• Walking - 1.5 miles from nearest train station