Receptionist - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Receptionist to create a welcoming environment for residents and visitors. This diverse role involves answering phone calls, managing the reception area, and supporting administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a friendly demeanor, with no formal qualifications required. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about care.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Automatic enrolment into profit share scheme

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Professional, caring, courteous, and well-organised.
• Interest in residents and ability to make visitors feel at home.
• No formal qualifications required, but strong communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm welcome to residents and visitors.
• Answer phone calls and greet visitors.
• Manage the reception area and assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Good telephone manner

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Professional and courteous attitude

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a 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.

REWARDS PACKAGE

As 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.