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Receptionist

Samuel House
Derbyshire

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Derbyshire

Are you a caring and passionate individual looking for a rewarding career and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, an award-winning care provider as a Receptionist. You’ll be a valuable member of our friendly, close-knit team, promoting the well-being of our residents and the successful running of our care home.

The Role

  • Working Saturday & Sunday
  • 9.30am - 5pm
  • Provide a warm welcome to visitors in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner
  • Greet others with a courteous telephone manner and reply promptly to email enquiries
  • Ensure the visitors book is completed properly and visitors are supported and directed to their destination promptly
  • Provide excellent customer service to visitors and colleagues
  • Support with general office duties such as payroll, and recruitment & selection

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

  • Wagestream- access your wages at any-time   
  • Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
  • Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
  • Annual purchase holiday scheme
  • Health and Wellbeing support
  • Career progression

About You

  • A good understanding of Microsoft Office applications.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others.  We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

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At a glance

Location

Porterwood Drive
Shipley
Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7WY

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Pay
Up to £12.71
Shifts
Days
Contract
Permanent
Reference
SYS-16751

A care career at Care UK

Develop a fulfilling career as part of a caring and supportive team at Care UK. If you're passionate about helping others, we'll offer you a rewarding job with excellent training opportunities so you can continue to develop your skills.

Whether you’re new to care or are already a committed carer looking to take the next step in your career, at Care UK you can find a fulfilling career as part of a close-knit, friendly team.

 

A care career at Care UK
A care career at Care UK
A care career at Care UK

A career at Care UK

Working at Care UK in a home support role

With a role in one of our care homes, you’ll be able to give something back and make a real difference to older people’s lives. Whether you’re just starting out in the workplace, looking for a change in career or looking for a new challenge, we can help build the right career for you. 

New to care? No problem. We'll support you with plenty of training to help you build a varied, fulfilling career that makes a positive difference to people’s lives. 

 

Everyone needs to feel motivated and rewarded, so we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. Read more here.

Here at Care UK, we want all our colleagues to have a long and successful career with us. Our vision is to provide an inclusive training culture that empowers all colleagues with sector-leading development opportunities. View our opportunities for apprenticeships, development programmes and career progression.

At Care UK, we're proud to promote our diverse workforce and are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture. Our teams’ wellbeing is our top priority, and we believe it’s important to foster a culture of promoting open and honest conversations. Read more here.

As a colleague at Care UK, we believe it’s important that you know what you can expect from your manager to ensure people are fairly treated and properly recognised from day one. Our People Promise sets out clearly what you can expect from your manager and Care UK.

Working at Care UK in a home support role
Working at Care UK in a home support role
Working at Care UK in a home support role

Trusted to care

A closely-knit team of managers, carers, nurses and support colleagues – and each of us is dedicated to your loved one’s care, health and wellbeing.

As Home Manager, one of the most important parts of my role is providing a safe and comfortable environment that residents truly feel is home.

I believe strong leadership, effective communication, resilience, and compassion are essential in this role. We all work incredibly hard to ensure every resident receives the very highest standards of care.

Every day is different, but I enjoy challenges and finding creative solutions to problems. One of the highlights of my role is seeing the special moments the team helps create, whether through celebration events or activities that everyone can enjoy. It is these moments, where you see genuine smiles and joy, that really reinforce why we do what we do.

I am always proud to see the positive impact we have on people’s daily lives, and it is a privilege that families trust us to care for their loved ones.

Outside of work, I enjoy crafts, walking, and spending time with family and friends.

Lisa Tungate Home Manager