Weekend Care Home Receptionist – Welcoming Front Desk

Somerleigh Court Care Home; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction programme

Ongoing training and development

Workplace pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Somerleigh Court Care Home is seeking a Weekend Receptionist to join our team. You will deliver a warm, friendly meet and greet to visitors, assist with admin tasks, and ensure the reception area is welcoming and well maintained.

The ideal candidate has GCSE or higher, solid communication skills, and IT literacy. This 16-hour-per-week role covers weekends, with additional holiday and Christmas cover as needed, and offers on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or higher
• Experience in admin/reception capacity
• Computer literate and able to use IT systems

Responsibilities

• Act as the 'champion' and 'face of the home' providing a professional meet & greet service to all visitors and callers.
• Ensure the reception area and areas around the home are well maintained and welcoming.
• Collect and report all customer feedback to the Home Manager and offer recommendations for improvements.
• Build strong relationships with the Home Manager, staff, residents and their families to promote a positive environment in the Home.
• Support the Admin Manager with their duties and cover when they are on annual leave.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

IT literacy

Education

GCSE level or higher

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Somerleigh Court Care Home is seeking a Weekend Receptionist to join our team. You will deliver a warm, friendly meet and greet to visitors, assist with admin tasks, and ensure the reception area is welcoming and well maintained.

The ideal candidate has GCSE or higher, solid communication skills, and IT literacy. This 16-hour-per-week role covers weekends, with additional holiday and Christmas cover as needed, and offers on-site parking.