Receptionist - Bournemouth

Avery Healthcare Group; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated Receptionist to join their award-winning team. The ideal candidate will offer professional customer service as the first point of contact, respond to inquiries, and assist with administrative tasks. This role requires strong communication skills and a positive, friendly attitude. Shifts are on Saturdays and Sundays, with a commitment to supporting residents' care and a friendly working environment.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in using computers is essential.
• A friendly and welcoming attitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service at reception.
• Handle telephone inquiries and direct calls as needed.
• Maintain the tidiness of the reception area.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Positive attitude

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. 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 the first point of contact within the home, as well as provide 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.

Requirements

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.

Package Description

Shift Details: 6 hours per day, Saturday and Sunday only