Weekend Receptionist

NHS

  • Sittingbourne, Kent
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
As a Weekend Receptionist at Barchester care home, you will be the first point of contact for residents, visitors, and prospective residents. You will play a vital role in creating a positive and friendly environment by greeting people, answering phone calls, managing the reception area, and handling some administrative tasks.Main duties of the jobThe role of Weekend Receptionist at Barchester care home involves providing a warm welcome to residents and visitors, answering phone calls, greeting people, managing the reception area, and carrying out administrative tasks such as typing, photocopying, and filing. You will need to be professional, caring, courteous, and well-organized to excel in this position.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating a network of care homes and hospitals. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and providing a supportive and positive environment for its residents and staff.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.71 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1374784714Job locationsBarchester HealthcareSittingbourneME9 7LGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT 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.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 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.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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