Job summary As a Bank 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 by answering phone calls, greeting visitors, managing the reception area, and showing prospective residents and their families around. Main duties of the job The role of Receptionist with 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 might also need to carry out some administrative tasks, like typing, photocopying and filing. You'll need to be professional, caring, courteous and well organised to join the team. No formal qualifications are required but you will need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills. About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, taking the growth and development of their employees seriously. They offer competitive pay, flexibility, and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. Date posted 10 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1171241386 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Warrington WA5 9PA Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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 competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. 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. Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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 competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No formal qualifications are required, but you will need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No formal qualifications are required, but you will need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Warrington WA5 9PA Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)