Administrator/Receptionist

Hartford Care Ltd.; Witney; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider is seeking a part-time Administrator/Receptionist in Witney, UK. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and perform various administrative duties to support the Home Manager. The ideal candidate should possess strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities. A compassionate attitude and flexibility in working hours are essential, as you will create a warm and caring atmosphere for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Good telephone manner.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors.
• Perform general reception and administrative duties.
• Support the Home Manager.
• Create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Skills

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

Employment Type: Part-time / 18 hours per week
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

The Role

As an Administrator/Receptionist, you will act as first point of contact for all visitors to the home, perform general reception and administrative duties within the home, provide support primarily to the Home Manager, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are liaising with a potential applicant to arrange an interview, updating training records on our internal systems, transcribing minutes of a meeting from a Dictaphone, delivering a newspaper to one of our residents, or welcoming a family carer into the home, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Are you an experienced administrator/receptionist with strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook?
• Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are an efficient problem solver who can work well as part of a team as well as autonomously?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

Essential:

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems (including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Good telephone manner
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.