Starting Well Receptionist

Starting Well Receptionist

Grade 3- £29436-£31158pa (3x Full Time and 1 x Part Time.)

About the Role

We have multiple vacancies for Starting Well Receptionists to join our team, providing a reliable, high-quality front-of-house and administrative service across our centres. This is an exciting opportunity to support families and children by ensuring our centres run smoothly and efficiently.

Locations & Working Hours

• MyPlace Centre:
  • Shift work between 8:30am – 10:00pm (on a rota basis).
• Children’s Centres:
  • Core hours 8:45am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Flexibility is essential as you may be required to travel across multiple locations within the borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide reception and administrative support across operational centres.
• Respond to customer queries in person, by phone, and via email.
• Maintain accurate records and operate booking/till systems.
• Support building operations, including reporting repairs and health & safety checks.
• Assist with diary management and bookings for centre activities.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR, and health & safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills and a professional, welcoming approach.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently.
• Flexible and adaptable to work across different sites and outside normal office hours when required.

Interested? Apply now and help us make a difference for families and children in Havering.

Please view Job Profile here

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact daniel.beckford@havering.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02/3/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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