Receptionist - Loganberry Lodge - Colchester

Runwood Homes Limited; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Free DBS Check and uniform

Funding and NVQ support

Career progression opportunities

Employee of the Month awards

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a Receptionist to act as the first point of contact for visitors and callers. You will warmly welcome people, perform reception duties and provide admin support to the Home Administrator.

The role includes payroll assistance, recruitment support, and ordering supplies, helping ensure smooth daily operations within our care homes across England.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage reception area.
• Answer and direct telephone enquiries professionally.
• Support Home Administrator with payroll, recruitment and ordering supplies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Payroll experience

Customer service

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

We are currently seeking aReceptionist 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.