Job Description

35 hours per week on an alternate shift pattern. Week 1 - 3 days 8am-6pm, week 2 - 4 days 8am-6pm (to include Saturday and Sunday)

As a Receptionist, you will be responsible for managing front office reception and administration duties within a specialist care home.

Duties for the Receptionist:

• To answer all telephone calls that come through to Reception internally and externally
• Meet and greet all visitors maintaining a helpful and professional approach
• Receive and distribute incoming post and manage outgoing post
• Handle deliveries
• Manage the signing in book daily
• Create and amend staff rotas as well as booking and cancelling agency staff
• Completing orders such as; uniform, stationary, amazon
• Raising purchase orders and filing accordingly
• Organising transport and taxis
• Taking samples to the local surgery and pharmacy if and when required as well as collecting medication
• Updating the internal HR/clocking in system
• Liaising with the maintenance team when support is required
• Managing the staff lunch ordering book and spreadsheet
• To carry out ad-hoc admin tasks as required

Ideal Receptionist Competencies:

• Previous experience within a Receptionist/Administrator role
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and discretion
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to plan and prioritise work
• IT literate to include the use of Microsoft Office - specifically Excel

As a Receptionist, you will be required to work 35 hours per week on a 2 week alternating shift pattern. The position is temporary with the potential to go perm and is offering £12.98 per hour. Due to companies location, you must be able to drive - free parking on site. Please note you must be registered on the DBS update service.