Receptionist

Full job description
Company Description:
You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Summerset Cambridge is preparing to welcome new residents and visitors to its vibrant village community. With its beautiful location, our village is a place where connection and care are at the heart of everything we do. This is a unique opportunity to be the welcoming face from day one and help create a warm and friendly environment.

Job Description:
At Summerset, we’re proud to create welcoming, vibrant communities where residents feel truly at home. As our Receptionist , you’ll play a key role in bringing that vision to life. You’ll be the friendly face that greets residents, families, and staff each day—someone who is positive and approachable with a can-do attitude to every interaction.

Your day to day will include:

Providing outstanding front-desk service to residents, their families, visitors, and staff

Offering timely and efficient administrative and management support to both the Village and Care Centre teams

Maintaining accurate document control and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

We’re looking for two friendly and professional Receptionists to cover shifts across the following days:

Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 3:30pm
While the exact roster is yet to be confirmed, we’re open to hearing about your availability and preferences. Whether you're looking for weekday work, weekend shifts, or a mix of both – we’d love to chat!


Qualifications:
About You:

You’ll be the kind of person who thrives on helping others, keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes, and communicates effortlessly with people from all walks of life. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to support a dynamic management team, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll also bring:

A strong background in customer service and administration

Ideally experience supporting a management team with day-to-day operations

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management skills

The ability to work independently and take initiative when needed

Clear and confident communication skills across diverse groups

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Additional Information:
Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance, covering up to 75% of charges for GP's, dentists, physios and more.
A day off on your birthday
Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 21st October. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!