Receptionist

About the company
**Extraordinary lives. Outstanding people.**

The life of every resident we proudly care for is extraordinary, rich in history and unique life stories. We are Caring Homes, one of the UK’s leading providers of nursing, residential and dementia care. We have beautiful homes nationwide and we’re still growing. And we know that genuine care is delivered by passionate people who go above and beyond to help every resident live life to the full.

**Responsibilities**:
As a receptionist, you will be the friendly and welcoming face of our Home. You’ll be the type of person that goes above and beyond to ensure that visitors feel welcome, residents and family members feel looked after and all are given a great lasting impression of our Home. Uber professional, but friendly and approachable, you’ll be the reassuring familiar presence for every visitor and resident.

You will deliver an exceptional experience to all, ensuring that any requirements are promptly dealt with, and all visitors are welcomed into a beautifully maintained reception area. It’s all in the details In return you will work in a stunning location, as part of one team of dedicated people, who love what they do.

**The skills you’ll need**

Communication and efficiency are your strong points. You have excellent organisational, literacy and numeracy skills and good IT skills. You’ll need to be adaptable, to perform a variety of daily tasks, from receiving visitors, observing security procedures to maintaining stock. Most importantly though you’ll share our passion for outstanding person-centred care. Previous experience in a busy reception role is essential.

Package
**Exceptional benefits package**
- Ongoing and continuous career development and succession planning
- Excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career
- Salary scales and progression with internal promotions available, we are a large organisation
- Long service awards
- Recognition programme
- Refer a friend bonus scheme (Up to £1000)
- Excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year & a Health & Wellbeing portal
- Pay Captain - this enables you to keep track of your earnings, have instant access to 40% of wages already earned and access guidance to help with financial wellbeing
- Employee discount scheme
- Discounted reloadable cards and high street vouchers
- e-vouchers, access instant savings on your mobile device
- Holiday discounts & days out with discounts up to 60%
- Cinema benefits with discounts up to 40%
- Free DBS Check
- Free Blue Light Discount Card
- Free or subsidised meals, depending on location

**To apply**

Job introduction
**Receptionist - Benson House, Wallingford**
- 70 Bedded Nursing home.
- Full time - Monday - Friday
- £11.44 per hour