Receptionist - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a Receptionist to create a welcoming environment for residents and visitors. This dynamic role involves greeting guests, managing phone calls, and performing various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, professionalism, and a caring attitude. In return, the company offers a competitive salary and an attractive rewards package, including free learning opportunities and a profit share scheme. If you're looking to make a difference in a rewarding environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Profit share scheme

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a good telephone manner are essential.
• Professional, caring, and well-organized attitude is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage the reception area effectively.
• Answer phone calls and show prospective residents around.

Skills

Communication Skills

Professionalism

Organizational Skills

Telephone Manner

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Receptionist at a Barchester care home, you'll provide the warm welcome that helps to make sure every resident and visitor feels at home with us. As the first point of contact for almost everyone who comes to the home, you'll have a vitally important part to play in creating a positive and friendly environment. The role of Receptionist with us is very varied. You can expect to answer phone calls, greet visitors, manage the reception area and show prospective residents and their families around. We might also need you to carry out some administrative tasks, like typing, photocopying and filing.

ABOUT YOU
You'll need to be professional, caring, courteous and well organised to join us as a Receptionist. You'll take a real interest in our residents and go out of your way to make every visitor feel at home. No formal qualifications are required but you will need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills.

REWARDS PACKAGE
As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

1. Free learning and development
2. Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme
3. A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
4. Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you'd like to use your administration and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.