Receptionist - PO1 5LU, United Kingdom
Job Category: Social Care AdultsRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Harry Sotnick HouseWorking Hours: 16
Receptionist - Harry Sotnick House
Salary: Band: 3, £24,796 - £25,201 per annum (£10,722 - £10,897 for 16 hours)
16 hours per week, days and hours to be discussed at interview.
The Service
Harry Sotnick House is a nursing home in Fratton, situated on the lower floor of the building. The home is rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission.
We are fully committed as a team and are involved in all aspects of our resident's lives. It can be hard work and mentally & physically strenuous but rewarding for the right person with the right skills and values. We provide person centred care to our residents and encourage them to make choices as part of helping them maintain their independence as much as possible. We encourage activity-based care.
What is the role
Working on the unit's main reception area you will be the first port of contact for all visitors to the building. You will be responsible for interacting with members of the public and other services. As well as answering the phone and receiving the post you will signposting visitors/callers, maintaining displays and information in the reception area. In addition, you will be responsible for ordering stores and updating forms, performing other clerical receptionist duties as well as maintaining office security and controlling access via the reception desk.
Who is the person
With general office experience you will have good literacy and IT skills as well as interpersonal and communication skills. You will have the ability to show empathy and patience as well as being able to converse at ease with customers whilst providing advice in accurate spoken English. You will be self-motivated and able to record information accurately and comprehensively.
Please read the job profile for full details of the role.
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How to apply:
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