Night Receptionist | Hastings

SDR; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Night Receptionist, providing vital support and security to residents. Your role involves a consistent schedule, with a chance to grow professionally while making a real difference in people's lives through compassionate care. The opportunity includes comprehensive onboarding, ongoing training, and benefits like an employee referral bonus.

Benefits

Ongoing professional training & development

20 days holiday (pro-rata)

Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Bonus - £500

Company sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred; however, training available for the right candidates.
• Ability to handle anti-social behaviour effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a reception service to residents.
• Implement night security systems for safety.
• Meet health and safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Job description

Join SDR Living as a Night Receptionist!

Location: Clevedon Court, Hastings
Salary:£12.60 per hour (reviewed annually)
Weekend Rate: Enhanced pay for working bank holidays
Bonus:Discretionary Annual Bonus based on company success
Hours: an average of 28 hours per week

About Us

SDR Livingprovides short term accommodation and support for local families and individuals that find themselves homeless, on behalf of several East Sussex local authorities. We already have a reputation for providing a high standard of welfare support.

Our Values

At South Downs Care, we are guided byKindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility.If these values resonate with you, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

The Opportunity

We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our Night Receptionist team at a housing and support service in Hastings. The role can be challenging, requiring empathy, professionalism, and the ability to support residents with complex needs toward greater independence, while maintaining strong professional boundaries. While experience is preferred, training is available for those with the right attitude. This is a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Consistent & Predictable Schedule:

• Hours: an average of 28 hours per week - 12 midnight - 8am
• Set shifts: a rolling rota of three nights on, three nights off.
  
• Willingness and ability to cover overtime as needed.

What We Offer

Career Growth– Ongoing professional training & development
Holidays– Equivalent of at least 20 days (including bank holidays, pro-rata).
Pension Scheme– Available where eligible.
Structured Induction& Probation– Comprehensive onboarding support.
Strong Management Support– Guidance every step of the way.
Employee Referral Bonus– Earn £500 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply).
Company sick pay (following a successful probation period)

Who We Are Looking For:

• Assist in the delivery of a reception service to our residents
• Implement night security systems, ensuring the overall safety and security of the scheme
• Meet the requirements of health and safety policies and practices
• Someone who is calm under pressure, excellent at communication and can effectively deal with anti-social behaviour

Apply Today!

If you are ready to step into a role where your skills, experience, and compassion will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Should you be successful, we will contact you to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) on acceptance of your offer letter.