Care Home - Receptionist

Martin Field Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9HL
Martin Field Road, Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9HL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Category
Administration
Shift Type
Days
Closing Date
Pay
£12.21

Receptionist - Penwortham

40 hours per week

£12.21 per hour

Purpose of the role:

Are you friendly, approachable and passionate about providing a fantastic service?

We are looking for a receptionist to join our dedicated team within Penwortham Grange and Lodge. As the first face that visitors will see and the first voice they will hear you’ll play a vital role in making them feel welcome, valued and supported.

About the role:

You will be responsible for welcoming visitors into the care home and handling telephone calls in a friendly, professional and efficient manner. You’ll direct visitors and calls to the right people and assist the administrator and the Home Manager with general duties as and when required.

What we are looking for:

  • Good numerical and word processing skills
  • Strong communication and organisational abilities
  • Friendly, confident and well-presented
  • Professional telephone manner
  • Genuine interest in working within a caring environment

Benefits:

  • Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.
  • Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
  • Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.
  • Free car parking.
  • Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues

About Orchard Care Homes

Rated ‘Good’ by CQC, Penwortham Grange & Lodge is a purpose-built, modern and bright residential care home in Penwortham, only 10 minutes away from Preston town centre. 

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones. 

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.


At Orchard Care Homes, we value our employees. Click here to find out more about our wide range of benefits.

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