Job summary As a Weekend Receptionist at the Barchester care home, you will be responsible for providing a warm and friendly welcome to residents, visitors, and prospective residents. Your duties will include answering phone calls, greeting visitors, managing the reception area, and assisting with administrative tasks such as typing, photocopying, and filing. Main duties of the job This role will involve working on Fridays from 9am to 1pm, and on both Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 5pm. You will be the first point of contact for almost everyone who comes to the care home, and you will play a vital role in creating a positive and welcoming environment. You will need to be professional, caring, courteous, and well-organized to succeed in this role. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. With a focus on personalized care and a commitment to creating a warm and inclusive environment, Barchester Healthcare strives to ensure that every resident and visitor feels at home. The organization offers a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salaries, profit-sharing schemes, and a range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1177099456 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Lichfield WS13 8JD Job description Job responsibilities This role will be working Friday 9am - 1pm and both Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm. ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 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. 3231 Job description Job responsibilities This role will be working Friday 9am - 1pm and both Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm. ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 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. 3231 Person Specification Qualifications Essential No formal qualifications are required, but you will need to have a good telephone manner and strong communication skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No formal qualifications are required, but you will need to have 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 Lichfield WS13 8JD Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)