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Receptionist - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Maidstone, ME17 3ZB Bank £14.80
Posted 20 August 2026 Closing date 19 October 2026
Bearsted Rail Station (2.6 miles, direct) Rolvenden Rail Station (KESR) (12.5 miles, direct) Chequers Bus Station (3.2 miles, direct)

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 PACKAGE As 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 li

Main duties of the job

This position as a Bank Receptionist at a Barchester care home is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working hours. The role involves greeting residents and visitors warmly, ensuring everyone feels at home. You will manage the reception area, answer phone calls, and show prospective residents and their families around the care home. Administrative tasks such as typing, photocopying, and filing will also be part of your responsibilities. To succeed in this role, you must be professional, caring, courteous, and well-organized. While no formal qualifications are needed, a good telephone manner and strong communication skills are essential. As a Bank Receptionist, your working hours will vary, providing cover as needed, such as for annual leave or sick leave. The role offers competitive pay, flexibility, and free learning and development opportunities, contributing to your personal and professional growth. Joining Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, offers a rewarding opportunity to use your administration and people skills in an organisation committed to quality care.

Job description

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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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent UK-based healthcare provider offering an extensive range of services across the country. With a commitment to delivering exceptional care, Barchester Healthcare manages a network of care homes and specialised units, ensuring the well-being and comfort of its residents. The organisation focuses on creating a warm and welcoming environment, providing residents with the highest quality of care and attention. Barchester Healthcare values its employees, offering competitive pay, true flexibility, and numerous learning and development opportunities. The organisation takes the growth and advancement of its staff seriously, investing significantly in training programs to enhance their skills and capabilities. By joining Barchester Healthcare, individuals become part of a dedicated team that strives to provide quality care to residents, offering them a comfortable and supportive home-like environment. With a strong reputation and dedication to excellence, Barchester Healthcare is a reliable and respected name in the healthcare industry, prioritizing the satisfaction and well-being of both its staff and residents.

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