# Receptionist - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receptionist-care-home/357d9c88-3f46-4971-b2b2-b1305792106f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receptionist-care-home/357d9c88-3f46-4971-b2b2-b1305792106f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Salary:** £14.11 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-29T12:32:38.392Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6923?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1522256479&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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 ## Job Description 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. ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - No formal qualifications are required, but a good telephone manner and strong communication skills are necessary. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.