At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our care centre, managing admin and supporting our amazing team.
- Company: Woodhurst, a caring environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of the elderly.
- Benefits: Earn £12.21 per hour for 16 hours a week with a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a team that values dignity, independence, and quality of life for residents.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your admin skills.
- Qualifications: Good numerical skills, MS Office knowledge, and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 12.21 - 12.21 £ per hour.
Hours: 16 hours per week
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Location: Carluke, ML8 4HN
Woodhurst specialises in a range of residential care for the elderly, from assistance with basic living tasks through to elderly nursing clients. Our team treats everyone with dignity and there is a firm focus on promoting residents' independence and quality of life.
Role Overview
We are seeking a receptionist to join our team and be responsible for the smooth running of the administration of the Care Centre. You will be the first point of contact for relatives and visitors when either attending or calling the home.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and complete financial records of the Care Centre in line with Company policies and procedures, using computer and manual systems
- Prepare and issue regular Management Reports within prescribed timescales
- Process receipts of monies against Service Users accounts. Maintain records
- Prepare and submit relevant Service User financial information to Head Office to ensure invoices to local Authorities are produced accurately and promptly
- Ensure invoices to Service Users are produced accurately and promptly. Follow up settlement of same using manual records
- Ensure continuity of the Payroll
- Arrange accurate calculation of gross wages on a weekly basis using computer and manual systems
- Maintain Staff attendance records
- Maintain complete files for Service Users and Staff Members in line with the Company's policies and procedures
- Provide administrative/secretarial support to the Home Manager e.g. typing, filing, dealing with correspondence etc. within given timescales
- Operate office equipment such as fax, photocopier and computer as required
- Answer the telephone, respond to enquiries from Service Users and Visitors and direct enquiries in a friendly and efficient manner
- Maintain stationery supplies
- Order and maintain records of Staff Members uniforms
Person Specification
- Good numerical and word processing skills
- Knowledge/experience of MS Word and MS Excel
- Friendly, confident, well presented and customer focused
- Professional telephone manner
- Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
- An appreciation of need for confidentiality
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Confident team player
- Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
- Ability to work on own initiative
Receptionist (Woodhurst) in Carluke employer: Canterbury Care
Woodhurst is an exceptional employer that prioritises the dignity and independence of its residents, creating a supportive and caring work environment for its staff. As a receptionist, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations within the Care Centre, with opportunities for personal growth and development in a team that values professionalism and compassion. Located in Carluke, you will enjoy a friendly atmosphere and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the elderly community.
