Receptionist

Sanctuary; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave pro rata

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Paid training

Flexible working

Free meals

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Receptionist at Ravenhurst Residential Care Home in Stourport-on-Severn. The role involves greeting residents and visitors, handling inquiries, and performing admin tasks to keep the home running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have customer service experience, be IT-proficient with Word/Excel/Outlook, and possess strong organisational and people skills. Competitive hourly rate and flexible shifts support a rewarding front-of-house career.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service setting.
• Confident using IT systems including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Warm and approachable with strong people skills.
• Organised and able to manage a variety of tasks calmly and efficiently.
• Caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated with a desire to make a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Welcome residents, relatives and visitors with warmth and professionalism.
• Support customers by answering queries and offering clear, helpful information.
• Carry out a range of administrative tasks to keep the home running smoothly.
• Use your IT skills to manage emails, records and documents confidently.
• Work closely with colleagues to create a friendly, supportive front of house experience.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Organised

Calm under pressure

Team player

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Receptionist

Ravenhurst Residential Care Home, 21 Lickhill Road North, Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8RU

£13.04 per hour

30 hours per week

Where purpose meets possibility

We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Receptionist to our friendly team at Ravenhurst Residential Care Home in 21 Lickhill Road North, Stourport-On-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8RU. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Platinum accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Welcome residents, relatives and visitors with warmth and professionalism
• Support customers by answering queries and offering clear, helpful information
• Carry out a range of administrative tasks to keep the home running smoothly
• Use your IT skills to manage emails, records and documents confidently
• Work closely with colleagues to create a friendly, supportive front of house experience

Your skills

• Experience in a customer service setting
• Confident using IT systems including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Warm and approachable with strong people skills
• Organised and able to manage a variety of tasks calmly and efficiently
• Caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated with a desire to make a positive difference

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, recognise your contribution, and help you build a rewarding career with Sanctuary:

• Overtime Enhancement

• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
• Free uniform
• Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you for helping great people join Sanctuary

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.