Receptionist

NHS

  • Peterborough
  • £12.22 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
This is an exciting opportunity to join Avery Healthcare as a Receptionist. Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and their team alike, and offer an inspiring and supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.Main duties of the jobAs a Receptionist at Avery Healthcare, your focus will be to offer professional, high-quality customer service as the first point of contact within the home. You will be responsible for answering the telephone, responding to enquiries, redirecting calls, and providing administrative support as required. You will need excellent communication skills, be confident using computers, and have a positive, friendly, and welcoming attitude. Previous experience in problem-solving and client complaints would be advantageous.About usAvery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and they're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and their team. With over 100 homes across the country, Avery Healthcare offers exceptional care and a supportive, inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.22 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number1372998782Job locationsAvery HealthcarePeterboroughPE7 8SJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description:Shift Details:Alternating weekends: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, four days a week.At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Receptionist. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a receptionist will be to offer professional, high-quality customer service as the first point of contact within the home, as well as provide a range of administrative services.Other responsibilitieswillinclude:
  • Answering the telephone and responding to enquiries at reception, redirecting calls to relevant staff and recording messages accordingly.
  • Completingreception-related administration,maintainingdatabases,and providing administrativeassistanceas required by the General Manager.
  • Maintainingthe general tidiness of the reception area, liaising with Housekeeping to ensure standards aremaintained.
ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidatemust:
  • Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Be confident in using computers.
  • Have a positive,friendly,and welcoming attitude.
  • Havepreviousexposure to problem-solving and client complaints.
ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require:
  • ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description:Shift Details:Alternating weekends: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, four days a week.At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Receptionist. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a receptionist will be to offer professional, high-quality customer service as the first point of contact within the home, as well as provide a range of administrative services.Other responsibilitieswillinclude:
  • Answering the telephone and responding to enquiries at reception, redirecting calls to relevant staff and recording messages accordingly.
  • Completingreception-related administration,maintainingdatabases,and providing administrativeassistanceas required by the General Manager.
  • Maintainingthe general tidiness of the reception area, liaising with Housekeeping to ensure standards aremaintained.
ABOUT YOUTo be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.Our ideal candidatemust:
  • Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Be confident in using computers.
  • Have a positive,friendly,and welcoming attitude.
  • Havepreviousexposure to problem-solving and client complaints.
ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require:
  • ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be confident in using computers. A positive, friendly, and welcoming attitude is essential, as is previous exposure to problem-solving and client complaints.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be confident in using computers. A positive, friendly, and welcoming attitude is essential, as is previous exposure to problem-solving and client complaints.

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