Receptionist

The Role:

If you have a genuine interest in working within a caring environment this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

You’ll play an essential role acting as the first point of contact for all visitors to the home; helping to improve our service by directing visitors and telephone calls to the correct location in a friendly and efficient manner.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to be a team player are essential as well as the ability to approach tasks with confidence and clarity and be able to work using your own initiative.

12 and 16 hour posts available (Working pattern: 4 hours per day, 12pm to 4pm OR 11am to 3pm)

What we can offer you:

Hampshire County Council cares for those who care and we recognise the outstanding contribution you make to people’s lives, so in return we offer a commitment to your development and wellbeing, enabling you to excel in your career. This is offered alongside a competitive benefits package.

Full COVID-19 vaccination status is no longer required as a condition of employment, but being fully vaccinated is strongly encouraged.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate the 4 core values we hold in your application.

The 4 core values are:

• Person Centred: Has a person centred and strengths-based approach that empowers service users and carers to live independent lives.
• Resilience: Successfully manages change and develops and maintains their wellbeing and resilience.
• Accountable: Takes responsibility for work, actions and development; and acknowledges individual and shared accountability.
• Works Together: Builds supportive internal and external working relationships through positive communication and constructive feedback.

Additional Information:

Receptionist Job Description and Person Specification.

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Check.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £20,812.00-£21,133.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HCC607158