About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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. REWA
Main duties of the job This temporary, part-time role as a Bank Receptionist at a Barchester care home is ideal for those seeking flexible working opportunities. You will be the first point of contact for residents and visitors, ensuring everyone feels welcome. Responsibilities include answering phone calls, managing the reception area, giving tours to prospective residents and their families, and performing administrative tasks such as typing, photocopying, and filing. Candidates should be professional, caring, courteous, and well-organized, with strong communication skills. No formal qualifications are required, but a good telephone manner is essential. The role offers competitive pay, flexibility, and learning and development opportunities. Hours and days will vary, providing cover for annual or sick leave as needed. This position allows you to utilize your administration and interpersonal skills within a high-quality care setting.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UKs leading care home providers, offering a range of services to support residents in their day-to-day lives. With a focus on providing quality care and a welcoming environment, Barchester Healthcare strives to make every resident and visitor feel at home. Staff are encouraged to grow and develop within their careers, with ample opportunities for learning and development. The company values flexibility and professionalism, aiming to attract individuals who are caring, courteous, and organized. Barchester Healthcare is committed to maintaining a positive and friendly environment for both its residents and employees, emphasizing the importance of communication and interpersonal skills.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 YOUYou'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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No formal qualifications are required; however, candidates need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Ferndown
BH22 9EU
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)