Job Description

Job Introduction

Be the first person everyone meets in this front-of-house role, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Receptionist at our luxury care and nursing home in Highgate.




Your Role at Signature

The reception area is your domain! You'll be in charge of cleaning and tidying the area to make the best possible impression, and make the entrance as welcoming as it can be to visitors and residents alike.


You'll be the first to welcome and greet visitors, in a professional, friendly and courteous way, making sure the visitors' book and the person's identity are checked as far as reasonably practicable, and that the contractors' log is signed by visiting workmen.


You'll also be answering the phone, redirecting calls and recording messages as required, and managing emails and faxes if needed, along with various office and admin duties such as filing, word processing, maintaining databases and photocopying for other senior staff. You'll also be in charge of organising staff lunch rotas, receiving and managing post, and signing for incoming post if residents are not able to receive it themselves.


What we're looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in.


You're a friendly and welcoming first point of contact for the business, IT literate (competent in MS Office) with previous switchboard experience and a professional telephone manner. Previous exposure to problem-solving and client complaints, and excellent communication skills, would be a bonus.


About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents' lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.


Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.


What Signature Offer
From 12.60 per hour Shift Times: 08.00am - 20.00pm We require you to be flexible for alternate weekends Bank shifts available (zero hours) - no set hours each week, you choose when to work Annual leave accrued for bank contracts Workplace pension Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours Life Assurance Scheme 'Blue Light' discount scheme eligible Refer A Friend Incentive 50 voucher and up to 1,000 cash bonus Staff recognition scheme - Purple Heart Award Ongoing career training and development Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

Commuting - East Finchley Underground nearest train station and 603 or 210 nearest bus stops Walking - 25 minutes walking from East Finchley or Highgate train station * Driving - 1.3 miles from nearest motorway / bypass