Receptionist

Capita; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Volunteer day

Pension

Cycle to work

Maternity leave

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Capita HAAS is hiring a part-time Receptionist to support venue operations and claimant assessments. You will be the first contact for visitors and staff, manage appointments, and assist with admin tasks across CRM/PRS and H&S documentation.

We offer a 25-hour work week with shifts 8am-1pm or 12:30pm-5:30pm, and opportunities to contribute to venue facilities management, health and safety, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist and customer service (customer facing).
• Must be IT literate: MS Teams, Outlook and CRM systems.
• Experience of conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques in a face-to-face environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Be punctual, attentive, and approachable at all times.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet visitors in a warm and friendly manner.
• Manage daily appointments using CRM/PRS and re-scheduling as required.
• Open and lock venue and ensure security procedures are followed.
• Door entry management: identify and validate attendees.
• Direct claimants to where they need to go and seat them outside the consultation room.
• Perform daily admin duties: data entry, maintain CRM/PRS, upload documents to H&S CASPER.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Independent work

Active listening

Tools

CRM systems

MS Teams

Outlook

Job description

Our venue Receptionist's play a very important part in the team and the day to day running of the business, being the first and last point of contact for all our visitors and staff. Your role will include a wide range of responsibilities from meeting and greeting claimant's and their companions who come into venue for their assessment, managing the security of the venue, exchanging verbal and written information and therefore you will put claimant's wellbeing at the heart of everything you do. Capita HAAS pride ourselves on the warmth and support we provide and promote a high standard of service at all times.

Please note, this is part time office-based role, working 25 hours per week on a shift either 8am-1pm or 12:30pm - 5:30pm

It is anticipated that the Receptionist will spend 70% of time greeting people. Remaining time will be spent producing documentation, rebooking appointments, stationary orders, archiving, training, updating systems and venue facilities management including health and safety.

What you'll be doing:

• Meet and greet visitors in a warm and friendly manner.
• Manage daily appointment using CRM/PRS and re-scheduling as and when required.
• Open and lock venue and ensure security procedures are followed.
• Door Entry Management - Identify and validate all attendees.
• Direct claimants to where they need to go/seat them outside the consultation room.
• Day to day organisational and administrative duties including data entry, and maintenance of CRM/PRS systems, creating, completing and uploading documents to H&S System CASPER as a H&S site Champion.
• Maintain business office supplies by keeping an up-to-date record of stationary surplus.
• Ensuring the venue is always kept to a professional standard
• Providing relevant information to claimants and supporting staff and claimants whilst in venue.
• Maintaining a professional relationship with claimants and always ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring that all visitors feel welcome and comfortable throughout their experience in clinic.
• Provide directions to claimants and their families over the telephone therefore a good knowledge and understating of local bus routes, train stations, taxis and parking is very important.
• Contribute to the Strategic Management and Development of the business

What we're looking for:

• Experience as a receptionist and customer service (customer facing).
• Have good planning and organisational skills
• Must be IT literate, MS teams' word, outlook and CRM systems
• Experience of conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques in a face-to-face environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and written.
• Customer service ethos and be of a friendly disposition.
• Initiating contact with claimants, their companions and all visitors and responding to requests.
• Able to attend all training and development courses.
• Be attentive, polite and approachable at all times.
• Have excellent time management skills and be punctuate.
• Be willing and able to work without supervision.
• Be a good listener, understanding and helpful and provide a professional service.

About HAAS

The Health Assessment Advisory Service (HAAS) arranges and carries out assessments for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Communities (DfC). The purpose of the assessment is to understand how an illness or disability affects a person's daily life. After the assessment, the DWP/DfC makes the decision as to whether the individual will receive any benefits. The Health Assessment Advisory Service is delivered on behalf of the DWP & DfC by Capita

What's in it for you?

• Office based role
• 25 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Access to the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

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