Job Description

Job Introduction
We are looking for a positive and committed part-time receptionist who can provide a full receptionist function and administrative support to one of our residential homes.

Our residents are at the heart of all we do and therefore we look for applicants who can are confident in delivering the below responsibilities and doing so with our Surrey values front of mind.

Our Receptionists:
help maintain a secure environment ensuring visitors sign in and out as they enter and leave the building
provide the home with reception services, both by operating the switchboard and greeting visitors, and referring complex and highly confidential issues to senior staff in order to respond to queries
manage the incoming and outgoing post and prepare all correspondence / letters /reports for the home to a professional standard
accept deliveries on behalf of the home and ensure that these are dealt with in a safe and efficient way for both the home and the suppliers
maintain the records for all residents, and manage and maintain an organized working environment through the use of diaries, telephone and filing systems
organize meetings and undertake administrative tasks on behalf of the home management team

We welcome applications from those value high standards of customer service and look forward to hearing from you.


Additional Information

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities