Receptionist - Care Home

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  • Lasswade, Midlothian
  • £12.51 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
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. You'll have a vitally important part to play in creating a positive and friendly environment, answering phone calls, greeting visitors, managing the reception area, and carrying out administrative tasks.Main duties of the jobThe role of Receptionist at Barchester Healthcare is very varied. You can expect to answer phone calls, greet visitors, manage the reception area and show prospective residents and their families around. You may also be required to carry out some administrative tasks, like typing, photocopying and filing. You'll need to be professional, caring, courteous and well organized to excel in this role. No formal qualifications are required, but you will need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating over 200 care homes and healthcare facilities. They are committed to providing high-quality care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.51 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1366876623Job locationsBarchester HealthcareLasswadeEH18 1HTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 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 schemeIf 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 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 schemeIf 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No formal qualifications are required, but you will need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No formal qualifications are required, but you will need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills.

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