About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Weekend Receptionist at our 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. This role is for 7 Hours every Saturday. Please note you must be able to drive due to the location of the home. 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 telepho
Main duties of the job The Weekend Receptionist position at Barchester Healthcare Care Home in Salisbury involves welcoming residents and visitors, managing phone calls, and handling administrative tasks such as typing, photocopying, and filing. The role requires providing a warm and caring atmosphere as the first point of contact. Responsibilities include managing the reception area and showing prospective residents and families around. While no formal qualifications are necessary, strong communication skills and a professional, courteous demeanor are essential. The role is a permanent position, requiring 7 hours every Saturday, and a driving capability due to the location of the home.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a care provider offering various care facilities and services to residents across the UK. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care for its residents and seeks to create welcoming and positive environments in its care homes. Barchester Healthcare values its staff and offers competitive salaries, including a generous rewards package as part of its commitment to being one of the best employers in the health care sector. Benefits offered include learning and development opportunities, profit share schemes, discounts on holidays and leisure, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Weekend Receptionist at our 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.
This role is for 7 Hours every Saturday.
Please note you must be able to drive due to the location of the home.
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 a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
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. A good telephone manner and strong communication skills are necessary.
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
Salisbury
SP5 2EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)