Receptionist - Knowsley and St Helens

3 weeks ago


Prescot, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 262689**Salary**:

- £19,087 - £23,182- pro-rata**Job grade**:

- Other- NPS Pay Band 2 National**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Type of role**:

- Administration / Corporate Support**Working pattern**:

- Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- These positions are based at NMS Prescot Business Park, Prescot, L34 1PBAbout the job

**Job summary**:

- Please refer to Job Description**Job description**:
**Evening work may be required**

**Overview of the job**

This is an administrative role based within the Probation Service (PS) Directorate in HMPPS. The job holder reports to the designated Line Manager and supports the provision of business specific and transactional office-based activities.

The job holder works collaboratively with other team members to provide reception duties and a range of administrative support services.

The job holder may be expected to support a number of teams/functions within the operational area and is to offer support and cover during periods of absence, for which training will be provided.

The job holder must promote diversity and anti-discriminatory practice in the performance of the post in a way that embraces Equality and values Diversity.

The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.

NB: Core Hours include regular unsocial hours (evenings and/or weekends) as determined by the business need.

**Summary**

To provide an effective and efficient first point of contact with all visitors, telephone callers and undertake administrative functions in accordance with service policy and procedures.

**Responsibilities, Activities & Duties**

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

- Answer all enquiries, while on Reception, relating to basic information about the Probation Service and local Person on Probation support services such as the provision of food banks, referring more technical enquiries to an appropriate manager.
- To deal with all logistics for a building including managing all mail items, ordering PPE and office stationery, meeting room equipment, taking delivery of items and ensuring they get to the right destination and managing room, hot desk and car parking bookings, support and service meeting rooms including preparing for events and event registration as required.
- To pay bus fares/travel warrants to people on probation and handle day to day petty cash including collection and transport of petty cash and travel warrants between Probation properties.
- To assist in maintaining Health and Safety and security aspects of the building, including acting as key holder, operating the physical security of the building, the testing of fire alarms, testing panic alarms, monitoring CCTV and assisting evacuation measures and where necessary to act as Fire Warden/First Aider and in the absence of a line manager to support risk assessments where trained.
- To log building faults and incidents and keep a log of maintenance and repairs escalating issues through the appropriate channels and making decisions (within guidelines) on the urgency of the faults in order to maintain the security of the building. In the absence of the Senior Admin Officer escorting contractors and visitors around the building.

Where necessity arises to support the case administration of Person on Probation by providing a confidential and high-level administrative support service to operational teams, to include:

- Process and update computer based and manual files and filing systems
- Use a range of computer software in providing comprehensive administration support
- Produce a range of documentation and correspondence
- To access databases for information as necessary and input information as required
- Scanning and archiving data, some of which is sensitive and highly confidential

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

**Person specification**:

- Please refer to Job Description**Behaviours**:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Changing and Improving
- Delivering at Pace

**Benefits**:

- Access to learning and development
- A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Annu



  • Prescot, United Kingdom Now Education Full time

    Now Education are recruiting for long term roles starting immediately in secondary schools across St Helens and Knowsley. We are seeking teaching assistants to work on a 1:1 basis with young people who have SEND and SEMH. If you are looking for new opportunities and experiences in schools then Now Education can help. NOW Education works closely with our...


  • Prescot, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

    I am recruiting for a full-time Teacher for a Primary School in St Helen's area, starting in September.Could this be the role for you?Join our mission to Make Life Kind in the classroom and beyond…Milk Education are working with a primary school in the St Helen's area who are looking to recruit a Teacher. You will be supporting children with their learning...


  • Prescot, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

    I am recruiting for a full-time Teacher for a Primary School in St Helen's area, starting in September.Could this be the role for you?Join our mission to Make Life Kind in the classroom and beyond…Milk Education are working with a primary school in the St Helen's area who are looking to recruit a Teacher. You will be supporting children with their learning...


  • Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

    I am recruiting for a full-time Teacher for a Primary School in St Helen's area, starting in September. Milk Education are working with a primary school in the St Helen's area who are looking to recruit a Teacher. You will be supporting children with their learning and development in a primary class. You will also be expected to work with small groups of...

  • Sia Door Supervisors

    1 month ago


    Prescot, United Kingdom Spartan 24 Hour Security Full time

    Part Time, Temporary SIA licenced Door Supervisors required to work at a Bar in Prescot, Merseyside. New Years Eve, 30th December 8pm to 2am. Wage £90. Might lead to regular work for the right people. Must be smart, reliable, trustworthy, with good customer service and communication skills. Own transport required. **Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary...

  • Site Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Prescot, United Kingdom O'Neill & Brennan Full time

    O'Neill & Brennan are looking to speak with Construction Site Managers in relation to 2-weeks cover for a Renewable Energy EPC contractor who are constructing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in St Helens.Dates: 20th May - 21st MayPrevious BESS or Renewable Energy project delivery experience would be preferred.Groundworks background preferred.SMSTS,...


  • Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

    I am recruiting for a full-time Teacher for a Primary School in St Helen's area, starting in September. Could this be the role for you? Join our mission to Make Life Kind in the classroom and beyond… Milk Education are working with a primary school in the St Helen's area who are looking to recruit a Teacher. You will be supporting children with their...


  • Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

    I am recruiting for a full-time Teacher for a Primary School in St Helen's area, starting in September. Could this be the role for you? Join our mission to Make Life Kind in the classroom and beyond… Milk Education are working with a primary school in the St Helen's area who are looking to recruit a Teacher. You will be supporting children with their...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    1 month ago


    Prescot, United Kingdom Vox Consultants Full time

    **Job Title - Maintenance Assistant** **Location - St Helens, England** **Contract - 3-6 month contract** **Hours - 37.5 hours per week** **Pay rate - £13.20 per hour** **We at Vox Consultants are recruiting for a client based in the St Helens area.** **About the role**: To assist skilled maintenance craftsmen of all trades in the installation,...


  • Prescot, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

    Milk Education are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant for a 1:1 SEND School in St Helens area to work on a long-term basis starting as soon as possible! This is a school, who prides itself on being happy and caring, with high standards of attainment and behaviour.Could this be the role for you?Join our mission to Make Life Kind in the classroom and...


  • Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom O'Neill & Brennan Full time

    O'Neill & Brennan are looking to speak with Construction Site Managers in relation to 2-weeks cover for a Renewable Energy EPC contractor who are constructing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in St Helens. Previous BESS or Renewable Energy project delivery experience would be preferred. Groundworks background preferred. SMSTS, 1st Aid & CSCS all...


  • Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom O'Neill & Brennan Full time

    O'Neill & Brennan are looking to speak with Construction Site Managers in relation to 2-weeks cover for a Renewable Energy EPC contractor who are constructing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in St Helens. Previous BESS or Renewable Energy project delivery experience would be preferred. Groundworks background preferred. SMSTS, 1st Aid & CSCS all...

  • Site Manager

    4 days ago


    Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom O'Neill & Brennan Full time

    O'Neill & Brennan are looking to speak with Construction Site Managers in relation to 2-weeks cover for a Renewable Energy EPC contractor who are constructing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in St Helens. Dates: 20th May - 21st May Previous BESS or Renewable Energy project delivery experience would be preferred. Groundworks background...

  • Site Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom O'Neill & Brennan Full time

    O'Neill & Brennan are looking to speak with Construction Site Managers in relation to 2-weeks cover for a Renewable Energy EPC contractor who are constructing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in St Helens. Dates: 20th May - 21st May Previous BESS or Renewable Energy project delivery experience would be preferred. Groundworks background...


  • Prescot, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

    Milk Education are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant for a 1:1 SEND School in St Helens area to work on a long-term basis starting as soon as possible! This is a school, who prides itself on being happy and caring, with high standards of attainment and behaviour.Could this be the role for you?Join our mission to Make Life Kind in the classroom and...


  • Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

    Milk Education are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant for a 1:1 SEND School in St Helens area to work on a long-term basis starting as soon as possible! This is a school, who prides itself on being happy and caring, with high standards of attainment and behaviour. SEND Teaching Assistant Role & Responsibilities: â— Promote inclusion and acceptance...


  • Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

    Milk Education are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant for a 1:1 SEND School in St Helens area to work on a long-term basis starting as soon as possible! This is a school, who prides itself on being happy and caring, with high standards of attainment and behaviour. SEND Teaching Assistant Role & Responsibilities: â— Promote inclusion and acceptance...

  • Home Care Assistant

    18 hours ago


    Prescot, United Kingdom SOS Homecare Ltd Full time

    SOS Homecare are looking for enthusiastic, committed, and caring individuals to join our friendly, caring and supportive team. SOS Home Care provides a person-centred service to clients in their own homes. We enable clients to live independently as possible. The role of a Home Care Assistant involves personal care, meal preparation, medication, and support...


  • Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

    Milk Education are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant for a 1:1 SEND School in St Helens area to work on a long-term basis starting as soon as possible! This is a school, who prides itself on being happy and caring, with high standards of attainment and behaviour. Could this be the role for you? Join our mission to Make Life Kind in the classroom and...


  • Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time

    Milk Education are recruiting for a SEND Teaching Assistant for a 1:1 SEND School in St Helens area to work on a long-term basis starting as soon as possible! This is a school, who prides itself on being happy and caring, with high standards of attainment and behaviour. Could this be the role for you? Join our mission to Make Life Kind in the classroom and...