About the Role
Change Grow Live is a charity recruiting a Receptionist for their busy Lewisham service. The role involves being the first point of contact, greeting visitors, and providing a warm and friendly welcome. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in the substance misuse field, with a focus on personal and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Ensure service users and visitors receive a friendly and efficient service.
- Maintain a welcoming and tidy reception area.
- Ensure displayed client information is current and relevant.
- Encourage service user feedback.
- Provide basic advice and information on the service offer.
- Manage an effective appointment system, liaising with keyworkers.
- Check appointments on the CGL information system and book future appointments.
- Take messages for staff and update case management contacts.
- Support the team in managing/booking appointments via the electronic diary system.
- Maintain accurate records of all contacts on case management systems.
Requirements
- Knowledge of general office procedures.
- IT literacy including proficiency in word processing, excel spreadsheets and data entry.
- Willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Ability to respond to appropriate requests for assistance, maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability to respond flexibly to the demands of the post.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Skills
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Solid numeric skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Confident and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Professional, empathetic and non-judgmental attitude towards service users.
Location
- Lewisham
Work Type
- Part-time
- Fixed Term
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- Not specified
Salary/Compensations
- £26,091.00 pro rata
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service (capped at 30 days).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week.
- ‘Wellness’ hub.
- Employee Assist Programme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- Friendly and supportive team.
- Training, career development & progression opportunities.
About the Company
- Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Service Users by offering support and respect in a safe environment.
- Core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’.
- The mission is helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
- The charity is dedicated to personal and professional development.
Equal Opportunity
- This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Scheme check at a basic level.
