Receptionist

Avery Healthcare; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Receptionist to join their dedicated team. Your role will involve being the first point of contact for visitors and providing high-quality customer service. Ideal candidates will exhibit excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and have prior experience in problem-solving. This position offers a supportive work environment focused on exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behavior.
• Verbal and written communication skills are crucial.
• Previous experience dealing with client complaints is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service as the first point of contact.
• Handle telephone enquiries and direct calls to relevant staff.
• Maintain tidiness of the reception area in coordination with housekeeping.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in using computers

Positive and friendly attitude

Problem-solving experience

Job description

Package Description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Receptionist. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

About The Role

Your focus as a receptionist will be to offer professional, high quality customer service as first point of contact within the home as well as providing a range of administrative services.

Other Responsibilities Will Include

• Answering the telephone and responding to enquiries at reception, redirecting calls to relevant staff and recording messages accordingly.
• Completing reception-related administration, maintaining databases, and providing administrative assistance as required by the General Manager.
• Maintaining the general tidiness of the reception area, liaising with Housekeeping to ensure standards are maintained.
  
  

About You

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.

Our Ideal Candidate Must

• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Be confident in using computers.
• Have a positive, friendly, and welcoming attitude.
• Have previous exposure to problem-solving and client complaints.
  
  

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please Note This Role Will Require

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
  
  

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.