Receptionist 16 hours Weekends included

Gold Care Homes; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

About Our Home:

Tucked away near Hatfield Peverel, Peverel Green Care Home is a serene oasis where up to 60 cherished elders find more than just care—they discover a vibrant community. Whether it’s the gentle hum of arts & crafts sessions, the rhythmic beats of dance classes, or the tranquil views from private terraces, Peverel Green seamlessly blends personalized care with a rich tapestry of experiences. From the lush gardens to the cozy lounges, every corner whispers a promise: at Peverel Green every day is a journey of joy, connection, and heart-warming memories. Welcome to a place where every resident is family.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU CAN DRIVE OR HAVE MEANS OF COMMUTING TO CM3 2JL

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To act as first point of contact to the Home by answering the phone and operating a small telephone switchboard – receiving and transferring calls, recording and passing on accurate messages where necessary.
• To deal with queries from the public and customers
• To monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness
• To provide general administrative and clerical support
• Receive and greet visitors and members of the public and respond to their enquiries, and escort them to their meetings etc.
• Receive deliveries and arrange for their distribution.
• Typing of documents including letters, minutes, charts, notices etc
• Keeping the reception area tidy and its notice boards up to date.
• Book transport as required.
• Dealing with post and distributing to relevant departments, people.
• Setting up meeting facilities
• Arranging for catering for meetings and daily office use
• Undertake all pre-employment checks (references, DBS, etc.) and proactively supporting the on-boarding process.
• Maintaining employees file records up-to-date by updating changes in employee detail or status in a timely manner.
• Arrange meetings, process confidential reports and documents, filing electronic and hard copy, tracking deadlines and taking action as required
• Additional administration duties may be requested from different departments

Requirements

• At least one year’s experience of switchboard/receptionist duties.
• The ability to remain calm, helpful and courteous whilst providing professional services to callers, visitors, residents and fellow work colleagues.
• Good Time Management
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and with a pleasant telephone manner
• An organized approach and good attention to detail
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

What we offer:

• Up to £12 per hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend

If this sounds appealing to you and you believe you would enjoy working with us to make a difference in people’s lives, please apply.