Jobs in Gateshead, england, gb

Package Description :

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek an Home Receptionist who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Working in collaboration and synchronisation with the Home Manager and the wider multi-disciplined teams you will be accountable for ensuring the smooth, to act as the first point of contact to all visitors, patients and residents. To provide an efficient administrative and secretarial service.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you :

The ability to communicate well at all levels,

A committed, patient, and caring person with a sense of humour and positive outlook on life,

Highly self-motivated with an overarching purpose to provide the best service,

To respect and care for all residents as individuals, ensuring their personal choices and preferences are respected and that individual dignity is acknowledged at all times,

Excellent numeracy and numerical skills,

Experienced with all MS Suite of software,

Confidential and appreciation of professional honesty and integrity,

Confident team player with ability to control and coordinate areas of own responsibility,

Genuine interest in working within a care environment including vulnerable adults (including dementia),

Always striving for continuous personal development,

Patient, caring, diplomatic and approachable nature,

Actively and enthusiastically participate in any training or development offered,

Ensure full understanding and compliance to all health and safety policies and procedures,

What’s in it for you :

A competitive salary of

Pension contribution of 5%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Flexible working patterns

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

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