Relief Receptionist

We are looking for an individual with excellent customer care, organisational and word processing skills to work on a busy reception/switchboard and undertake a range of general clerical duties.
You will be able to maintain a calm disposition, have a pleasant telephone manner, be able to work efficiently unsupervised and deal with clients and staff courteously and professionally.
Clayfields House is a secure children's home which aims to offer the highest standards in all areas of its work. It accommodates young people between the ages of 10 and 18 years who may be accommodated for welfare reasons, on remand or serving sentences following convictions.
The reception is covered seven days a week including bank holidays and open from 08.00am - 9.00pm, shorter hours for bank holidays.
As a member of the relief reception staff, you may be called on to help cover part of a daytime shift or covering evening and/or weekend for annual leave and other absences which may be at short notice.
For an informal discussion or if you have any questions, please call Rachel Platt on .
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Job Description / Person Specification
Competency Framework
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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