Receptionist - Relief Staff

SeeMeHired.com; Leinster; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & Development

Career progression

Uniforms & meals provided

Paid Garda Vetting

Employee assistance programme

Refer a friend bonus

Free parking & bike-to-work

Job summary

Silver Stream Healthcare Group is seeking a Relief Receptionist for Dundalk Care Centre, Co. Louth. You will be the friendly face at the front desk, greeting residents, visitors and staff, handling calls, emails and queries with empathy and efficiency.

The role offers flexible relief shifts, on-site work, and opportunities to develop your IT and admin skills within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident handling calls, emails, and face-to-face queries.
• Organised, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Proficient at handling confidential information with discretion.
• Flexible and available to provide cover at short notice.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar.
• Experience in a healthcare or care home setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and handle general queries.
• Provide administrative support to the Director of Nursing and wider team.
• Maintain records, schedules, and documentation accurately.
• Help manage correspondence, reporting, and daily communications.
• Support in ad hoc and regular tasks across departments.

Skills

Communication

Call handling

Organised and detail-oriented

Discretion with confidential info

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist - Relief Staff

Who We Are

At Silver Stream Healthcare Group, we pride ourselves on creating warm, welcoming environments for our residents, families, and staff alike. As a trusted leader in elderly care, we believe every team member plays a key role — including the first face people see when they arrive.

We’re now looking for a Relief Receptionist to join our team at Dundalk Care Centre, Co. Louth If you’re professional, friendly, and highly organised — we’d love to hear from you.

Who You Are

You’re someone who naturally creates a calm, positive first impression. You enjoy working in a busy environment, handling queries with empathy and efficiency, and supporting others behind the scenes. As a relief team member, you’re adaptable and reliable, stepping in when needed with confidence and care.

You’ll fit in perfectly if you:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Are confident handling calls, emails, and face-to-face queries

• Are organised, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

• Can manage confidential information professionally

• Are flexible and available to provide cover at short notice

• Have strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar

• Have experience working in a healthcare or care home setting (desirable)

Important Information

Location: Dundalk Care Centre, Co. Louth
Closing Date: 3rd October 2025
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Casual / Relief
Salary: Based on experience

~SS1

About the role

What You’ll Do

As a Relief Receptionist, you’ll be a key support to the daily operations of the care home, ensuring smooth communication and a friendly, efficient front desk.

In this role, you will:

• Greet and assist residents, families, visitors, and staff

• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and handle general queries

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Nursing and wider team

• Maintain records, schedules, and documentation accurately

• Help manage correspondence, reporting, and daily communications

• Support in ad hoc and regular tasks as required across departments

• Uphold a professional, welcoming, and compassionate presence

What We Offer

Even in a relief role, you’re an important part of the Silver Stream family — and we support you accordingly.

• Competitive Pay – Based on your experience and skills
• Training & Development – Support to grow your confidence and capabilities
• Career Progression – Opportunities to move into permanent roles
• Uniforms & Meals Provided – Comfort and ease on every shift
• Paid Garda Vetting – We handle the cost and process
• Employee Assistance Programme – Support for mental health and wellbeing
• Refer a Friend Bonus – Bring great people, earn rewards
• Bonus Perks – Free parking, bike-to-work scheme & more

About the company

Silver Stream Healthcare Group, established in 1993, is a leading Irish provider of residential care services. With multiple nursing homes across Ireland, the company offers a comprehensive range of care options, including long-term, respite, dementia, convalescence, and end-of-life care. Silver Stream is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centered care in a compassionate and supportive environment.