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Receptionist - Bank - Care Home


Location
Salary
£13.21 an hour
Profession
Administrative and IT
Deadline
29 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
30 Jun 2026
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Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Receptionist at a Barchester care home, you'll provide the warm welcome that helps to make sure every resident and visitor feels at home with us. As the first point of contact for almost everyone who comes to the home, you'll have a vitally important part to play in creating a positive and friendly environment. The role of Receptionist with us is very varied. You can expect to answer phone calls, greet visitors, manage the reception area and show prospective residents and their families around. We might also need you to carry out some administrative tasks, like typing, photocopying and filing. ABOUT YOU You'll need to be professional, caring, courteous and well organised to join us as a Receptionist. You'll take a real interest in our residents and go out of your way to make every visitor feel at home. No formal qualifications are required but you will need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills. REWARDS PACKA

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Receptionist at a Barchester care home, you'll provide the warm welcome that helps to make sure every resident and visitor feels at home with us. As the first point of contact for almost everyone who comes to the home, you'll have a vitally important part to play in creating a positive and friendly environment. The role of Receptionist with us is very varied. You can expect to answer phone calls, greet visitors, manage the reception area and show prospective residents and their families around. We might also need you to carry out some administrative tasks, like typing, photocopying and filing. You'll need to be professional, caring, courteous and well organised to join us as a Receptionist. You'll take a real interest in our residents and go out of your way to make every visitor feel at home. No formal qualifications are required but you will need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills. As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role t

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent and leading provider of healthcare services in the UK. They are dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, focusing on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in their care homes. Barchester Healthcare values the personal growth and development of its employees, offering numerous opportunities for learning and development within the organisation. With a strong commitment to excellence in care, the company ensures that its staff plays a crucial role in creating a positive experience for both residents and visitors, aligning with their core values of professionalism and compassion.

Details

  • Date posted: 30 June 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £13.21 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1522335683
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Maidstone, ME17 3ZB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Receptionist at a Barchester care home, you'll provide the warm welcome that helps to make sure every resident and visitor feels at home with us. As the first point of contact for almost everyone who comes to the home, you'll have a vitally important part to play in creating a positive and friendly environment. The role of Receptionist with us is very varied. You can expect to answer phone calls, greet visitors, manage the reception area and show prospective residents and their families around. We might also need you to carry out some administrative tasks, like typing, photocopying and filing.

ABOUT YOUYou'll need to be professional, caring, courteous and well organised to join us as a Receptionist. You'll take a real interest in our residents and go out of your way to make every visitor feel at home. No formal qualifications are required but you will need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your administration and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No formal qualifications are required but you will need a good telephone manner and strong communication skills.

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This advert is for Receptionist - Bank - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £13.21 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 29 Aug 2026.

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