About Our Home:

Tucked away near Hatfield Peverel, Peverel Green Care Home is a serene oasis where up to 60 cherished elders find more than just care—they discover a vibrant community. Whether it’s the gentle hum of arts & crafts sessions, the rhythmic beats of dance classes, or the tranquil views from private terraces, Peverel Green seamlessly blends personalized care with a rich tapestry of experiences. From the lush gardens to the cozy lounges, every corner whispers a promise: at Peverel Green every day is a journey of joy, connection, and heart-warming memories. Welcome to a place where every resident is family.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU CAN DRIVE OR HAVE MEANS OF COMMUTING TO CM3 2JL

Duties and Responsibilities:

To act as first point of contact to the Home by answering the phone and operating a small telephone switchboard – receiving and transferring calls, recording and passing on accurate messages where necessary.To deal with queries from the public and customersTo monitor visitor access and maintain security awarenessTo provide general administrative and clerical supportReceive and greet visitors and members of the public and respond to their enquiries, and escort them to their meetings etc.Receive deliveries and arrange for their distribution.Typing of documents including letters, minutes, charts, notices etcKeeping the reception area tidy and its notice boards up to date.Book transport as required.Dealing with post and distributing to relevant departments, people.Setting up meeting facilitiesArranging for catering for meetings and daily office useUndertake all pre-employment checks (references, DBS, etc.) and proactively supporting the on-boarding process.Maintaining employees file records up-to-date by updating changes in employee detail or status in a timely manner.Arrange meetings, process confidential reports and documents, filing electronic and hard copy, tracking deadlines and taking action as requiredAdditional administration duties may be requested from different departments

Requirements

At least one year’s experience of switchboard/receptionist duties.The ability to remain calm, helpful and courteous whilst providing professional services to callers, visitors, residents and fellow work colleagues.Good Time ManagementExcellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and with a pleasant telephone mannerAn organized approach and good attention to detailGood IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

What we offer:

Up to £12 per hourESAS – Salary AdvanceEmployee Assistance ProgrammePerkboxEmployee of the MonthLong term service awardsBlue Light CardProfessional DevelopmentRefer a Friend

If this sounds appealing to you and you believe you would enjoy working with us to make a difference in people’s lives, please apply.