Receptionist

Runwood Homes; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and access to various…

Employee Assistance Scheme that isalso

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding and support towards obtaining

Opportunities to progress your career

Employee of the Month awards

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a friendly Receptionist to greet visitors and manage telephone enquiries at our Colchester site. You will support the Home Administrator with payroll, recruitment, and ordering supplies, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Ideal candidates will be proficient in Microsoft Office, organised, and able to build relationships with residents, families and staff. Prior care-sector experience is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience handling payroll and payroll-related tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and handle telephone enquiries as first point of contact.
• Provide reception duties and support Home Administrator with payroll, recruitment and ordering supplies.
• Maintain a tidy reception area and manage admin tasks as needed.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Education

NVQ qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently seeking a Receptionist to join our team at Runwood Homes. As the first point of contact for visitors, you will provide a warm welcome and handle telephone enquiries professionally. In addition to reception duties, you will support the Home Administrator with tasks such as payroll preparation, recruitment, and ordering supplies.

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure

Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs

Opportunities to progress your career within the company

Employee of the Month awards

About you:

As a Receptionist, you should have a sound understanding of Microsoft Office and prior experience with payroll. Attention to detail is a must, as well as the ability to stay organised and prioritise tasks. Our Receptionists are approachable, bubbly and keen to solve queries. The ability to build relationships with residents, their families and staff is also key.

You will ideally have experience working in the care sector.

About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of 55 homes across England. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.