Receptionist - Bank

Avery Healthcare; Ledston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Leeds is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Receptionist - Bank to be the first point of contact for residents and visitors, delivering friendly, professional service.

The role covers answering calls, handling inquiries, and providing admin support to the General Manager, with a focus on maintaining a neat reception area and a reassuring presence.

DBS check will be funded by Avery, and eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Positive, friendly and welcoming attitude.
• Experience handling inquiries and complaints.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephone and reception enquiries and directing to staff.
• Carrying out reception admin, updating databases, assisting GM.
• Maintain tidiness of reception area and coordinate with housekeeping.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Job 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 - Bank at Aire View Care Home in Leeds. 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.
• 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.