Hostel ReceptionistConcierge

DescriptionGradepro rata (inc LW allowance) 1 x Part Time (15 Hours PW) Hostel Based Hostel Receptionist/ConciergeAbout UsThe Hostels and HMO Team for London Borough of Havering Currently Consists of 3 Hostels a Mother and Baby UnitAt the London Borough of Haverings Hostels and HMO Services we pride ourselves on being an innovative team with a commitment to the needs of homeless adults children and young people in the borough. With a firm focus on achieving positive outcomes and reducing risk of harm at all times we work closely with families to support positive changes where necessary.We are recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic receptionist/administrator to be the first point of contact and help the Hostels Team to provide support to families living in Homeless Accommodation in the London Borough of Havering.We are looking for applicants that can demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with both Adults and Children and who have worked in a front facing role.The Hostels Service provide a Trauma informed Approach when working with our residents and would welcome applications from candidates with empathy and good listening skills.The role of Hostels Receptionist is busy and fast paced.The successful applicant should have experience of working re-actively and with a diverse client group.To provide a high quality service to Hostel and HMO residents who are housed in temporary accommodation with at times complex needs.Able to manage a diary of appointments for Hostel OfficersManage Changing Needs of residents and Hostel ServiceProvide a High Level of CommunicationMaintain a variable and busy scheduleAble to work closely with partnerships and stakeholdersDeliver excellent customer serviceSuccessfully work in a multi-agency settingWork closely as a Team with all colleaguesCarry out Administrative tasksMaintain Excel WorkbooksMaintaining facilities keeping Hostels presentableUpdating records post and booking appointmentsOrdering of Office Consumables cleaning products and hostel furniture itemsYou will need a good level of written and spoken communication skills for letter writing face to face contact and emails to be demonstrated through work experience GCSE or NVQ levels.Good level of numeracy to be confident with this role you will play a key part in the delivery of a highly effective growing serviceAbout YouCandidates will need to evidence experience and knowledge of working with the publicApplicants must be able to work on-site between Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm. Hybrid Working is not offered. Applicants must be prepared to travel to sites within the London Borough of Havering therefore a car driver would be desirable.Please view Job ProfilehereFor an informal discussion about the post please contact Joy Parsons or Nina Willis on or The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13/10/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.You will be notified if your application has been successful. Should you require any help or advice with your online application please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on Additional InformationWe want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Please attach your supporting statement explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. Key Skills Multi-line Phone Systems,Customer Service,Computer Skills,QuickBooks,Medical office experience,Office Experience,10 Key Calculator,Dental Office Experience,Front Desk,Administrative Experience,Medical Receptionist,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 29436 - 31158