Receptionist

The following attributes are considered essential for the job:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, facilitating excellent communication between staff, visitors and guests.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience of working in a receptionist role or administration-based role where there has been some contact with the public.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent computer literacy with knowledge of word processing, databases, spreadsheets and the internet.
• A willingness to learn about the work of the charity and whenever possible promote our aims and objectives.
• Post holders need to have a full, clean driving license. 

The following attributes are considered desirable for the job:

• Experience of working with people with disabilities and specifically hearing loss.
• Deaf awareness training.

Please note: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 due to its duties involving the protection of children and/or adults at risk. Applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warnings, and reprimands, as well as any relevant non-conviction information. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the Police Act 1997 (Part V).

Please apply by providing your CV and Cover Letter