Job summary As a Weekend Receptionist at Barchester care home, you'll be the first point of contact for residents, visitors, and prospective residents. Your role will involve a variety of tasks, such as answering phone calls, greeting visitors, managing the reception area, and conducting tours for prospective residents and their families. You'll play a vital part in creating a positive and welcoming environment for everyone who comes to the home. Main duties of the job In this Weekend Receptionist role, you'll be responsible for providing a warm and friendly welcome to the care home. Your duties will include answering phone calls, greeting visitors, managing the reception area, and showing prospective residents and their families around the home. You may also be asked to carry out some administrative tasks, such as typing, photocopying, and filing. No formal qualifications are required, but you'll need to have excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a genuine interest in caring for the residents. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating over 200 care homes and hospitals across the country. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a positive environment for both residents and staff. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1250677593 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Brackley NN13 6JZ Job description Job responsibilities The working hours for this position will be 9am - 5pm Saturday AND Sunday 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 The working hours for this position will be 9am - 5pm Saturday AND Sunday 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'll need to have excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a genuine interest in caring for the residents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No formal qualifications are required, but you'll need to have excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and a genuine interest in caring for the residents. 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 Brackley NN13 6JZ Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)