Maternity Cover - Receptionist/Administrator (VN633)

North East Autism Society; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Instant access to up to 40% of salary

Employee discounts

Blue Light Card access

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend £500

Job summary

North East Autism Society is seeking a friendly Receptionist/Administration Assistant for a maternity cover at our Head Office in Chester-le-Street. The role supports the day-to-day running of the reception and administration, helping visitors and staff with a courteous and organized approach.

Part-time hours include Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with pro-rated leave and access to our employee benefits package.

Qualifications

• Friendly and organised
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the administration office and reception at Head Office.
• Provide courteous assistance to staff and visitors and maintain a welcoming environment.

Job description

Job Details: Maternity Cover - Receptionist/Administrator (VN633)

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Maternity Cover - Receptionist/Administrator (VN633)

Work Location

Work Location Chester-le-Street

Employment Type

Employment Type Fixed Term

Contract Type

Contract Type Part Time

Salary Minimum

Salary Maximum

Salary Period

Salary Period Per Annum

Benefits to you

• 36 days generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it
• Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues
• Access to Blue Light Card, the discount service for emergency and social care staff
• Free eye tests and Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
• Refer-a-friend scheme – receive £500

Part time position: Monday 8.30 - 4.30 pm
Tuesday 8.30 - 12.30 pm
Friday 8.30 - 4.30 pm

About you

Are you a friendly person who prides themselves in their organisation skills? Do you strive for the best in everything you do, and think you could make a positive difference? If this sounds like you, and you’re seeking a rewarding job role, we are currently recruiting for a Receptionist/Administration Assistant to join our growing staff team.

Working independently and as part of a team, you will support the day-to-day running of administration office and reception at our busy Head Office. You will need to be people-centred with good communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build positive relationships with both staff and visitors.

Receptionist/Administrator Job Description and Person Specification

About us

For more than 40 years we’ve led the way in providing autism-specific care and education for children, young people, and adults across the North-East of England.

Find out more about our work here: www.ne-as.org.uk/what-we-believe.

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. As such it will be necessary for a enhanced Disclosure submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.The North East Autism Society’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and adults across all of our services is reflected in our safer recruitment process.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for thisjob vacancy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer (EOE) here at NEAS. We believe everyone has the right to be themselves. We not only celebrate diversity but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We are committed to creating a workplace where all differences are valued, and we make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.