Job summary This role as a Home Receptionist at Akari Care offers an opportunity to work in an award-winning care home, where you can make a real difference in the lives of the elderly residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing efficient administrative and secretarial support, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, patients, and residents. This role requires excellent communication skills, a caring and compassionate nature, and a commitment to providing personalized excellence in care. Main duties of the job As a Home Receptionist at Akari Care, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the home's administrative functions. This will involve acting as the first point of contact for all visitors, patients, and residents, providing a warm and welcoming environment. You will also be responsible for providing an efficient administrative and secretarial service, working in collaboration with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a caring and compassionate nature, and a genuine interest in working within a care environment. They will also be highly self-motivated, with a commitment to continuous personal development and a strong understanding of health and safety policies and procedures. About us Akari Care is an award-winning provider of residential and nursing care for the elderly. Their aim is to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered the personalized care they deserve. With a focus on creating a community spirit and a kind, caring, and compassionate approach, Akari Care is committed to supporting vulnerable adults and helping them to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.49 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1248214144 Job locations Akari Care Gateshead NE9 6RL Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek an Home Receptionist who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and synchronisation with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be accountable for ensuring the smooth, to act as the first point of contact to all visitors, patients and residents. To provide an efficient administrative and secretarial service. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. What we require from you: The ability to communicate well at all levels, A committed, patient, and caring person with a sense of humour and positive outlook on life, Highly self-motivated with an overarching purpose to provide the best service, To respect and care for all residents as individuals, ensuring their personal choices and preferences are respected and that individual dignity is acknowledged at all times, Excellent numeracy and numerical skills, Experienced with all MS Suite of software, Confidential and appreciation of professional honesty and integrity, Confident team player with ability to control and coordinate areas of own responsibility, Genuine interest in working within a care environment including vulnerable adults (including dementia), Always striving for continuous personal development, Patient, caring, diplomatic and approachable nature, Actively and enthusiastically participate in any training or development offered, Ensure full understanding and compliance to all health and safety policies and procedures, Whats in it for you: A competitive salary of Pension contribution of 5% Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKSPO Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek an Home Receptionist who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working in collaboration and synchronisation with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be accountable for ensuring the smooth, to act as the first point of contact to all visitors, patients and residents. To provide an efficient administrative and secretarial service. By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. What we require from you: The ability to communicate well at all levels, A committed, patient, and caring person with a sense of humour and positive outlook on life, Highly self-motivated with an overarching purpose to provide the best service, To respect and care for all residents as individuals, ensuring their personal choices and preferences are respected and that individual dignity is acknowledged at all times, Excellent numeracy and numerical skills, Experienced with all MS Suite of software, Confidential and appreciation of professional honesty and integrity, Confident team player with ability to control and coordinate areas of own responsibility, Genuine interest in working within a care environment including vulnerable adults (including dementia), Always striving for continuous personal development, Patient, caring, diplomatic and approachable nature, Actively and enthusiastically participate in any training or development offered, Ensure full understanding and compliance to all health and safety policies and procedures, Whats in it for you: A competitive salary of Pension contribution of 5% Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKSPO Person Specification Qualifications Essential The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a committed, patient, and caring personality, and a genuine interest in working within a care environment. They will also have strong numerical and IT skills, with experience in using the Microsoft Office suite of software. A commitment to continuous personal development and an understanding of health and safety policies and procedures are also essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a committed, patient, and caring personality, and a genuine interest in working within a care environment. They will also have strong numerical and IT skills, with experience in using the Microsoft Office suite of software. A commitment to continuous personal development and an understanding of health and safety policies and procedures are also essential. 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 Akari Care Limited Address Akari Care Gateshead NE9 6RL Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)