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Receptionist - Care HomeNHS

Sherborne, DT9 6EX Permanent £13.21
Posted 3 August 2026 Closing date 2 October 2026
Sherborne Rail Station (0.8 miles away) Yeovil Bus Station (4.2 miles away)

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, 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Receptionist at Barchester care home, your role is to provide a warm welcome ensuring every resident and visitor feels at home. As the first point of contact, you play a vital role in creating a positive environment. The role is varied, involving answering phone calls, greeting visitors, managing the reception area, and showing prospective residents and families around. Administrative tasks like typing, photocopying, and filing are also part of the job. Professionalism, care, courtesy, and organization are essential. Strong communication skills and a good telephone manner are required, though no formal qualifications are necessary. The role offers a competitive salary and one of the best rewards packages in the care sector, including free learning and development, profit share scheme, and various discounts.

Job description

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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare operates care homes and provides healthcare services across the UK. Known for offering exceptional care tailored to individual needs, Barchester ensures residents receive support promoting comfort and quality of life. Their approach involves personalized care plans, social activities, and health and wellbeing services. They also focus on providing a supportive work environment for their staff, emphasizing training and career development opportunities. Barchesters commitment to high standards of care is reflected in their various awards and recognitions in the healthcare industry.

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