At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our home, welcoming visitors and providing essential admin support.
- Company: Join Akari Care, an award-winning home dedicated to personalised care for the elderly.
- Benefits: Enjoy a pension contribution, 28 days leave, and fully funded training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive community where everyone is valued and included.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, a caring nature, and experience with MS Office required.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
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 a 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 operation of the home, acting as the first point of contact to all visitors, patients, and residents, and providing 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 always acknowledged
- 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
What is in it for you:
- 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)
- Fully funded training and development
- Support with personal development plans
- The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally
- An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included
Home Receptionist in Gateshead employer: Akari-Care
Akari-Care is an exceptional employer located in Gateshead, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture for nurses passionate about elderly care. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a £1,500 welcome bonus and 28 days of annual leave, as well as ample opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and leadership roles, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and prioritises your career development in a rewarding environment.
