Receptionist - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a 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 PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Bar

Main duties of the job

As a Receptionist at a Barchester care home, you will provide a warm welcome to ensure every resident and visitor feels at home. As the first point of contact for almost everyone who comes to the home, you'll play a vital role in creating a positive and friendly environment. The role of Receptionist is varied and includes answering phone calls, greeting visitors, managing the reception area, and showing prospective residents and their families around. You might also need to carry out some administrative tasks like typing, photocopying, and filing. You'll need to be professional, caring, courteous, and well-organized. A good telephone manner and strong communication skills are required, but no formal qualifications are needed. Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector, including a competitive salary, free learning and development, automatic enrolment into a profit share scheme, and various discounts.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services, with a reputation for excellent service and a commitment to providing exceptional care for every resident. Barchester Healthcare operates a wide range of care homes across the United Kingdom, offering both residential and nursing care for the elderly and individuals requiring specialized support due to various health conditions. The organisation is dedicated to ensuring that residents feel comfortable and at home while receiving the care and support they need. Employees at Barchester Healthcare are integral to achieving this aim and are highly valued. The organisation supports its staff through extensive learning and development opportunities, profit-sharing schemes, and a wide range of discounts and benefits, encouraging a supportive and rewarding working environment.

Details

• Date posted: 29 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.11 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1522256479
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Winchester, SO21 2RT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a 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 a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

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.