Westgate Healthcare
Weekend Receptionist
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Weekend Receptionist (Care Home) – Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Location: Meadowhill Care Home, Castleford Close, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4AL
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Shifts: 9am to 3pm, every Saturday and Sunday
Job type: Permanent
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate
Be part of our excellent team at Meadowhill Care Home, our state-of-the-art luxury care home.
As our front of house Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for all visitors and residents. You will provide a warm Westgate welcome and be the friendly face our visitors see on arrival at the care home.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an exciting new venture, we would love to hear from you!
About The Role
- Provide a warm and professional welcome to residents, families and visitors
- Manage incoming calls and direct them appropriately
- Handle inquiries and provide accurate information about the care home’s services
- Schedule and coordinate appointments, tours and meetings
- Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming reception area
- Assist with administrative tasks such as mail sorting and data entry
- Liaise with staff across all departments to ensure smooth daily operations of the home
- Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies or unusual situations
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About You
- Previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role, ideally in a luxury care home setting
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- A polished and professional demeanour
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
- A proactive and problem-solving approach
- Empathy and understanding when engaging with elderly residents and their families
Why work at Westgate?
- Equal pay for young workers who are paid the same as staff aged 25+
- Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
- Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
- Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
- Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
- Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
- Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
- Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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