Post on 07-Feb-2018
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in this post of receptionist. This is a key role in our organisation as reception is often the first contact a person seeking help and support will meet.
Please find attached application pack. We look forward to reading your application.
Please send your application for the attention of Tracy Marshall to the postal address:
Mind in Mid Herts11 Hatfield RoadST ALBANSHerts AL1 3RR
or email to tracy@mindinmidherts.org.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 17th November 2017.
Interviews will take place on Monday 20th November.
Yours faithfully
Tracy Marshall
Chief Operations Officer
Mind in Mid Herts Stevenage Wellbeing Centre
13 Town Square StevenageHertfordshireSG1 1BP
Tel: 01438 369216
web: www.mindinmidherts.org.ukemail: admin@mindinmidherts.org.uk
Company limited by guaranteeRegistered in England and WalesReg No 04746078
Reg. Charity Number 1101678
Receptionist
Hours: 13 hours per week – Mondays and Tuesdays 9.30am-4pm
Salary: £16,354 pa pro rata (£5,746 per annum, £8.5 per hour)
The jobholder will be based in St Albans but some travel around the County in connection with other offices (Hertford, Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City) might be required.
We are a leading mental health charity working in Hertfordshire. We have Centre’s in St Albans, Stevenage, Hertford and Welwyn Garden City.
We are working to reduce the stigma of mental health diagnosis. We support people with mental health conditions to create a pathway to recovery. We are innovative in developing and increasing access to services to improve wellbeing and prevent mental health issues developing; through education and support, to improve people's awareness to be proactive looking after their health and wellbeing
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic individual to welcome service users to our centre in St Albans. In addition, the jobholder will work with other staff to exchange information relating to projects, contracts and funding opportunities and other information, as appropriate. Answering the telephone, taking messages and managing the diary are key to this role.
Experience working in a busy office is essential. Qualifications in administration and or business desirable. Skills and knowledge of mental health services will enhance applications.
Please send applications for the attention of Tracy Marshall or email at
tracy@mindinmidherts.org.uk
JOB DESCRIPTION - Receptionist
Reporting to: Project OfficerResponsible for: Reception and administrative duties. Duration: Fixed term contract for 1 year, with annual review Hours: 13 hours per week (Monday and Tuesday 9.30am-4pm)Salary: £16,354 pa pro rata (£5,746 per annum, £8.5 per hour)Location / operation: The jobholder will be based in St Albans but some travel
around the County in connection with other offices (Hertford, Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City) might be required.
Mind in Mid Herts (MiMH) is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment and harassment on the grounds of all the ‘protected characteristics’ as identified by the Equality Act 2010.
MiMH's policy regarding access to Flexible Work Policy (FWP) states that eligible employees have the right to request the ability to work in a flexible way. Should you wish to make such a request, you must submit a FWP request in writing with your application. The recruiting manager will consider any requests in line with the policy.
It is MiMH's intention that this job description is a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, services will change and the jobholder’s obligations might vary and develop, so the job description should be seen as a guide and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.
Purpose of Post
To undertake reception and administrative duties. In addition, the jobholder will work with other staff to exchange information relating to projects, contracts and funding opportunities and other information, as appropriate.
Principal Responsibilities
To support the Project Officers. To undertake reception and administrative duties. To attend training as agreed with the line manager To update promotional material and resources. To be aware of the boundaries and policies and procedures of MiMH. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in
accordance with MiMH's quality standards. To carry out all duties with due regard to MMH's policies and procedures,
including the equalities requirements. To undertake other duties as may be reasonably determined by the Line
Manager and CEO.
Person Specification
ReceptionistDesirableCriteria
EssentialCriteria
Qualifications
IT qualification or similar (e.g. Business) *
Experience
Experience working in a mental health environment *
IT literacy (basic Word, use of Internet and email) *
Experience/awareness of mental ill health *
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work flexible hours *
Working as part of a team *
Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner *
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, presenting information in a sensitive manner in person and on the telephone.
*
Ability to prioritise and manage workload *
Awareness of equal opportunities *
Ability to maintain confidentiality *
Ability to stay calm, patient and non-judgmental *
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team *
Awareness of issues in mental health service provision *
Ability to involve service users in all aspects of work *
Ability to share information with co-workers within the organisation *
Complete honesty and integrity *
Additional Requirements
Ensuring that all responsibilities carried out in accordance with procedures and the service user/funder requirements.
Adhering to MiMH’s Human Resources policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook.
Understanding the need for confidentiality when dealing with both internal and external information.
Understanding the importance of conforming to MiMH’s service requirements and service user needs.
Flexibility to work outside and/or in excess of standard hours when necessary to achieve required objectives.
An understanding of MiMH’s services and the impact that poor service has on its service users and reputation.
Commitment to adhering to Health and Safety guidelines for safe working. Adhering to legislative requirements.
Benefits
All full-time employees have an entitlement of 25 days paid holiday per year (April 1st - March 31st). Statutory bank and public holidays are in addition to standard holiday entitlement. Part-time employees' holiday’s entitlement is pro-rata.
There is a contributory pension scheme.
Signed by Manager on behalf of Mind in Mid Herts Dated
Signed by the Employee Dated
Application Form
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