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Receptionist

SOUTHSIDE PARTNERSHIP
Balham
Full-time
31st March 2026
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Receptionist

Opportunity to join the Bank Reception Team

Job description

Join Certitude as a Bank Receptionist and be part of a growing social care provider.

Salary: £13.15 per hour

Hours: 0 hours - Bank Contract

Location: Balham

Shift Pattern: ad hoc shifts between Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm

About the Role

As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for front-of-house services. You will ensure the reception area is always presentable, greet visitors and staff, and coordinate front-desk activities. You will also play a key role in maintaining the safety and security of the building and provide ad-hoc administrative support to the Facilities Manager and other departments.

Duties will include:

  • Opening and closing the office
  • Greeting and welcoming guests and staff
  • Maintaining office safety and security, managing building access, and conducting health & safety checks
  • Directing visitors to the appropriate person or department
  • Answering, screening, and forwarding incoming calls; accurately relaying messages
  • Receiving, sorting, and distributing post and deliveries
  • Managing calendars and scheduling meetings

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • 1+ years of experience in a similar role
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent multitasking and time-management abilities
  • Confidence communicating with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Flexibility to adapt to business needs
  • A commitment to health and safety for yourself and others
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

To read more about the role and the full person specification, please click on the link on the left this advert, titled ‘Job Description and Person Specification’.

About the Organisation

We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.

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Values and Behaviours

Do you want to be a Receptionist at Certitude? Complete an application form and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch! A job description and person specification is attached to this advert. If you have any questions, please email recruitment@certitude.org.uk  

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.

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