Here at Oakwood House, we have a great opportunity for a receptionist looking to join our friendly and supportive team.
As the first point of contact for almost everyone who comes to the home, you’ll have a vitally important role to play in creating a positive and friendly environment. You can expect to:
- Greet visitors in a friendly, polite and helpful manner.
- Answer phone calls promptly, transfer them correctly or take accurate messages and ensure all communications are passed on quickly.
- Show prospective residents and their families around the care home.
- Have IT skills and be competent in using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as have the willingness to learn new systems.
- Data input with high accuracy, designing posters and typing meeting minutes.
- Carry out some administrative tasks, like monitoring emails, photocopying/scanning, archiving and booking appointments.
- Distribute post in a timely manner.
This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week & will involve alternate weekends. Working hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to be reliable, professional, caring, courteous and well organised to join us as a receptionist. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, pro-active, responsive and is able to multi-task. You will need to be flexible as the position involves working alternate weekends.
You’ll take a real interest in our residents and go out of your way to make every visitor feel welcome. No formal qualifications are required but you will need a good telephone manner, administration skills and strong communication skills.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.75-£13.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
