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Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Receptionist - Bank

The closing date is 22 May 2026

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Job summary

This is a temporary Receptionist role at Avery Healthcare's Elstree View Care Home in Hertfordshire. The role involves providing professional, high-quality customer service as the first point of contact within the home, as well as administrative support. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, be confident in using computers, and have a positive, friendly, and welcoming attitude.

Main duties of the job

As a Receptionist, your focus will be to offer professional, high-quality customer service as the first point of contact within the home, as well as providing a range of administrative services. Other responsibilities include answering the telephone, redirecting calls, completing reception-related administration, maintaining databases, and providing administrative assistance as required by the General Manager. You will also be responsible for maintaining the general tidiness of the reception area, liaising with Housekeeping to ensure standards are maintained.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are a place where people love to work, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together." Avery proudly offers exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1478177549

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift details; 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Receptionist at Elstree View Care Home in Hertfordshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a receptionist will be to offer professional, high quality customer service as first point of contact within the home as well as providing a range of administrative services.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

  • Answering the telephone and responding to enquiries at reception, redirecting calls to relevant staff and recording messages accordingly.
  • Completingreception-related administration,maintainingdatabases,and providing administrativeassistanceas required by the General Manager.
  • Maintainingthe general tidiness of the reception area, liaising with Housekeeping to ensure standards aremaintained.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

  • Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Be confident in using computers.
  • Have a positive,friendly,and welcoming attitude.
  • Havepreviousexposure to problem-solving and client complaints.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

  • ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift details; 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Receptionist at Elstree View Care Home in Hertfordshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a receptionist will be to offer professional, high quality customer service as first point of contact within the home as well as providing a range of administrative services.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

  • Answering the telephone and responding to enquiries at reception, redirecting calls to relevant staff and recording messages accordingly.
  • Completingreception-related administration,maintainingdatabases,and providing administrativeassistanceas required by the General Manager.
  • Maintainingthe general tidiness of the reception area, liaising with Housekeeping to ensure standards aremaintained.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

  • Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Be confident in using computers.
  • Have a positive,friendly,and welcoming attitude.
  • Havepreviousexposure to problem-solving and client complaints.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

  • ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, be confident in using computers, and have a positive, friendly, and welcoming attitude. Previous exposure to problem-solving and client complaints is also desirable.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, be confident in using computers, and have a positive, friendly, and welcoming attitude. Previous exposure to problem-solving and client complaints is also desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Avery Healthcare

Recruitment@averyhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1478177549

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Elstree

WD6 3RG


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