Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Specsavers Home Visits are now recruiting for a Receptionist on a part time, permanent basis due to significant growth. Do you want to be more than a number? Do you want to work for a fun, vibrant, people focused company? If so then Specsavers Home Visits has the next career opportunity for you.
As one of our Receptionists you must have:
1+ years Customer Service experience preferably within a call centre/ retail or reception environment
Strong organisational skills
Ability to build rapport with patients via the phone
Patience and resilience when dealing with a range of our patients
Good communication skills - to book appointments and help with general enquiries
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Be committed to work 3 days a week in our Caerphilly office. (Days to be confirmed) No evenings, No weekends.
Your responsibilities as a Receptionist:
Booking appointments with patients efficiently and accurately
Assisting/resolving patient queries
Answering the phone in a timely manner
Assisting with overall office tasks when required.
Full systems training will be given on a one to one basis for the right applicant.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £9.18-£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
Social distancing in the office. Our seating arrangement is set more than 2m apart and with good ventilation.
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 15/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Drug & Health Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across Specsavers Home Visits's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Drug & Health Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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