Receptionist
About this role
Receptionist
Location: Colonia Court Care Home, St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AN (CQC Rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.7/10)
Salary: £26,250.00 to £28,591.94 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Are you a warm, organized, and customer-focused professional looking for a rewarding front-of-house role where you can be the welcoming face of a top-rated care community?
We are partnering with Colonia Court (part of Bupa)—a modern, purpose-built care home set in a leafy suburb offering nursing, residential, and recovery care—to find a dedicated Receptionist for a permanent, full-time role. In this vital position, you will act as the first point of contact for all visitors, manage new enquiries, conduct show-arounds, and provide essential clerical support to the home management team.
What You’ll Be Doing
Acting as the warm, friendly first point of contact for all visitors, residents, and families arriving at the home.
Managing new enquiries, providing advice and support both face-to-face and over the phone, and conducting engaging show-arounds.
Supporting the Home Manager and Administrator with general clerical duties, maintaining paperwork, and filing.
Ensuring all daily and weekly administrative tasks are completed in a timely, highly organized manner.
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience working as a receptionist or in a customer-facing support role with a track record of excellent service.
A friendly, approachable manner both in person and on the telephone, with a talent for building strong relationships.
Dedicated, efficient, and capable of handling a varied workload with ease.
A caring, empathetic attitude that underpins everything you do to make a real difference in residents' lives.
Exceptional Benefits & Support
Working with Bupa means you'll be backed by an organization that genuinely invests in your health, career, and wellbeing:
Financial Security & Time Off: Competitive salary of £26,250 - £28,591.94, 28 days holiday, an enhanced frontline sick pay scheme, and Wagestream (early access to up to 40% of earned wages).
Health & Wellbeing: Free access to My Healthcare (24/7 remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support), a £350 annual healthcare allowance, and a dedicated Menopause Plan.
Daily Perks & Extras: Free meals on every shift, long service recognition rewards, interest-free travel loans, pension plans, and gym discounts.