Receptionist - Temporary

Confidential; West of England, Bath; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels UK is seeking a friendly Temporary Receptionist to cover front-of-house duties in a care setting. You will greet visitors, answer calls, pass messages and help keep the reception area tidy and welcoming.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, at a salary of £13.50 per hour, and will continue until a permanent receptionist is appointed. The successful candidate will have previous reception or customer service experience, excellent communication skills, a professional

Qualifications

• Previous Receptionist, Front of House, Customer Service, or similar experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and telephone manner.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls and enquiries.
• Taking accurate messages and passing them to the relevant person.
• Managing visitor sign-in procedures and maintaining site security protocols.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Maintaining a tidy and welcoming reception area.
• Providing information and assistance to visitors and residents where required.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the reception function.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Organised

Punctual

Job description

Temporary Receptionist BS35 2 GA Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm £13.50 per hour Temporary Ongoing Assignment

Are you a friendly, professional, and organised individual looking for your next opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Receptionist to provide front-of-house support for a busy and welcoming care setting. This role will continue until a permanent Receptionist has been appointed.

The Role

As the first point of contact, you will play a key role in creating a positive experience for visitors, residents, families, and colleagues. You will be responsible for ensuring the reception area operates smoothly and efficiently while providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls and enquiries.
• Taking accurate messages and passing them to the relevant person.
• Managing visitor sign-in procedures and maintaining site security protocols.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Maintaining a tidy and welcoming reception area.
• Providing information and assistance to visitors and residents where required.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the reception function.

What We're Looking For

• Previous Receptionist, Front of House, Customer Service, or similar experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and telephone manner.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

Additional Requirements

• You must be willing to undergo a DBS check if required.
• An existing DBS certificate would be advantageous but is not essential.

Interested?

If you are available immediately and enjoy working in a customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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