Receptionists

The Runwood Group; South Woodham Ferrers; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Induction and training

Free DBS Check and uniform

NVQ funding and support

Career progression

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Runwood Homes in South Woodham Ferrers is seeking a friendly Receptionist to join our team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, provide a warm welcome, and handle telephone enquiries professionally, while supporting the Home Administrator with payroll and recruitment.

Shift patterns are Thursday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm, with 32 hours per week. Benefits include 28 days paid holiday, weekly pay, pension, DBS check and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience with payroll.
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organised and prioritise tasks.
• Approachable, bubbly and keen to solve queries.
• Ability to build relationships with residents, families and staff, preferably in care.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and act as first point of contact.
• Handle telephone enquiries professionally.
• Support Home Administrator with payroll preparation and recruitment.
• Assist with ordering supplies and other administrative duties.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Payroll

Organised

Prioritisation

Relationship building

Care sector experience

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Shift Patterns: Thursday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm

About the role:

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 organiser 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.

Salary £12.71 an hour

Hours 32 hours per week

Location South Woodham Ferrers