Receptionist

Runwood Homes; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Family assistance scheme

Induction and training

Free DBS check and uniform

NVQ funding and support

Career progression

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors at our care homes across England. You will welcome guests, answer calls, and support the Home Administrator with payroll and recruitment tasks while assisting with ordering supplies.

Ideal candidates will have Microsoft Office experience and be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a friendly, approachable manner suitable for working with residents, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office and payroll
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to build relationships with residents, families and staff

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer telephone enquiries in a friendly, professional manner
• Provide payroll support to the Home Administrator and assist with recruitment
• Order supplies and support daily administrative tasks

Skills

Microsoft Office

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

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.