At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our care home, welcoming visitors and managing admin tasks.
- Company: Join an award-winning care home dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Earn £12.98 per hour with flexible hours and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a rewarding role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact every day while working in a caring and compassionate setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in reception or admin, strong communication skills, and a valid DBS check required.
The predicted salary is between 12.98 - 12.98 £ per hour.
Location: Curdridge
Salary: £12.98 per hour
Temporary ongoing:
- Week A - 3 days - Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 08.00 to 18.00
- Week B - 4 days - Monday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday: 08.00 to 18.00
Total average of 35 hours worked per week.
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable and professional Receptionist / Administrator to join an award-winning team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and caring environment. Our client is a 63-bed specialist care home made up of four units, providing high-quality, person-centred care for residents living with complex needs, including dementia, mental health conditions and neurological disorders. Rated GOOD by the CQC, it is a rewarding and meaningful place to work where every day brings the opportunity to positively impact someone's life. We are looking for individuals who share our values of respect, openness, care and kindness.
What you’ll bring as the Receptionist:
- Previous experience in a receptionist role (desirable)
- Must hold a valid DBS check and be registered on the DBS Update Service (essential)
- Minimum 1 year's experience in an administrative role (essential)
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with visitors, colleagues and external contacts
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Professional, well-presented and customer-focused approach
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy front-facing environment
What you’ll be doing as the Receptionist:
- Act as the first point of contact, meeting and greeting visitors and contractors in a friendly and professional manner
- Maintain a welcoming and organised reception area
- Answer and transfer incoming calls to the appropriate department or individual
- Direct and, where required, escort visitors and contractors to the relevant areas
- Manage visitor sign-in and sign-out procedures, ensuring accurate and compliant records
- Receive and distribute deliveries to the relevant departments
- Carry out general administrative duties including typing, emailing, printing, scanning and filing
- Raise purchase orders using NetSuite and ensure all documentation is correctly stored
- Support with ordering uniforms, stationery, Amazon supplies and other items as required
- Assist with staff administration, including rota changes and agency bookings/cancellations
- Update HR and clock-in systems accurately and promptly
- Manage staff lunch orders and maintain associated records/spreadsheets
- Collect medication and deliver/collect samples from local surgeries or pharmacies when required
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a caring organisation where your role is valued and makes a real difference every day.
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