Weekend Receptionist. Telford Hall Care Home
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 3pm
Salary: £12.26 per hour
When you step inside Telford Hall, you will leave the typical view of care homes behind you! The Sandstone vision is to provide its residents and staff with the opportunity to live and work in high-quality, modern and dynamic environments. Based in the heart of bustling Lawley, our stunning 66-bedded Nursing home for older adults offers unrivalled modern facilities, including salon, tranquil lounge and garden rooms, cinema and tea room.
Led by highly experienced management team, our dedicated team are committed and passionate about what they do and how they support our wonderful residents. Through an inspiring Activities programme and strong links with the local community, we encourage our residents to forge relationships and friendships that will create a thriving home environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Reception & Visitor Management: Greet visitors warmly, manage sign-ins, and update the visitor booking system.
* Communication: Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and provide accurate information to residents, families, and staff.
* Administrative Support: Assist the Home Administrator with tasks such as record updates, data entry, and filing.
* Maintain Environment Standards: Ensure the reception area remains clean, safe, and welcoming.
* Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations.
* Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with care, adhering to privacy and safeguarding policies.
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:
* Free Meals*. Free DBS.
* Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
* Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
* Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
* Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
* Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
* Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
* In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
* Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.
What are we looking for:
* Experience: Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role, ideally within a care environment.
* Passion for Care: A genuine interest in the health and social care sector and a desire to support others.
* Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally.
* Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail, able to multitask and prioritize effectively in a busy environment.
* IT Skills: Proficient in using computer systems, including Microsoft Office, and experience with booking and record-keeping systems.
* Team Player: Flexible, proactive, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.