Please note this is a fixed term position until 31st March
Working hours: 40 hours per week (on a 8.30pm - 8am off, four on four rota basis including weekends & bank holidays)
Additional salary information: 10% night works allowance
Interview Date: 4th June
One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking to recruit a Receptionist (internally known within as a Concierge) to be our first point of contact for everyone accessing our Lifehouse, Bramwell House.
Bramwell House is a residential centre accommodating 51 adults 18years+ who are experiencing homelessness. This role requires a friendly, approachable person who will be pivotal in ensuring our vision for high-quality person-centred support is delivered.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Understand and work within the Mission and Values of The Salvation Army acting in a professional and ethical way at all times when representing the organisation.
2. Offer front of house service to clients/visitors ensuring they are signed in or out where required and their queries are handled in a professional friendly manner, referring them to the relevant person where required.
3. Complete Health and safety checks.
4. Handling of cash ensuring all accounting records are properly maintained.
5. Handle all incoming telephone calls appropriately.
6. To use a CCTV system (after training) in line with policy.
7. Experience of working with vulnerable clients in a supportive setting
8. Work as part of overall team to ensure the most positive experience in Bramwell House.
The successful candidate will be:
A friendly approachable person who is a good communicator, with a sound knowledge of managing a busy welcoming reception area. Also to have some knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding homelessness.