receptionist Whitechapel, England

Change, grow, live

Full Time Whitechapel, England 22774 - 21888 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Overview:

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

We currently recruiting a part time Receptionist to join our busy Tower Hamlets service. We are looking for a warm and friendly person to be the first point of contact within the service greeting all our visitors promptly in a friendly and courteous manner.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in the substance misuse field, looking to work with a charity dedicated to your personal and professional development.

Where: Whitechapel

When: We’re looking to get the right person in to the team ASAP

Hours: 22.5 per week split over 3 days

Salary: £21,888 - £22,774 dependent on experience

Responsibilities:

About the role

As first point of contact, ensure service users and other visitors receive a friendly and efficient service and that all visits are dealt with promptly and courteously.
Contribute to the improvement and upkeep of client areas, ensuring that the reception area is welcoming and tidy.

Contribute to maintaining the client information displayed in the reception area is tidy, current and relevant.
Encourage service user feedback and the use of the suggestion box to all clients accessing the service.
Providing basic advice and information on the service offer.
Contribute to managing an effective appointment system, liaising with keyworkers.
Checking appointments on the CGL information system and book future appointment for service users

Take messages for staff and update case management contacts where appropriate
Support the team in managing/booking appointments via the electronic diary system
Maintain accurate records of all contacts on our case management systems

About you:

Knowledge of general office procedures

IT literacy including proficiency in word processing, excel spreadsheets and data entry
Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work flexibly as part of a team
The ability to respond to appropriate requests for assistance, maintaining confidentiality whenever necessary
Solid numeric skills
Good organisational skills

Confident and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
A professional, empathetic and non-judgmental attitude towards service users
The ability to respond flexibly to the demands of the post
The ability to work as a member of a team

What we will give to you:

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service
Flexible working arrangements
Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme

Contributory pension scheme
A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
A friendly and supportive team
Training, career development & progression opportunities

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specifications

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 16 to 18 (£21,888.66 - £22,774.23) ILW / OLW /Fringe: Inner London Weighting (£3,915.44) Closing Date: 18/6/2023 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.