Evening Receptionist


Company:	Cygnet
Salary:	£9,260.80 to £9,260.80 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Maidstone, ME14 5FT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Hospital Maidstone is our state-of-the-art, 64 bed mental health facility for adults situated in the Kent Medical Campus in Maidstone

We are recruiting for a

Part-time Evening Receptionist to work 12 hours per week. This will include 3 shifts of four hours between Monday to Friday (4:30pm - 8:30pm).

Your Day-to-Day...

You’ll be working 12 hours a week across three shifts in a hospital setting with older adults with mental health problems and men diagnosed with learning disabilities. This will include one weekend shift on a rota basis.

Provide a professional, welcoming reception experience

Greet visitors & notify the appropriate member of staff of their arrival

Ensure visitors sign in & out, and that patients leaving & returning are recorded appropriately

Answer & transfer all incoming calls and take messages where appropriate

Sort & distribute post, and assist with general office duties as required

Keep the reception area clean & tidy

Promote the safety & security of all site users and ensure all staff comply with security protocols.

You are...

An experienced receptionist/administrator used to liaising with customers/clients

Organised, naturally helpful and a good multi-tasker

Computer literate – including Windows/Word/Excel/Outlook or equivalent

Knowledgeable of telephone systems

Polite, friendly & approachable with excellent communication skills

GCSE Maths and English qualified, with a good level of numeracy and literacy

Diligent & accurate, with an eye for detail and an understanding of confidentiality.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

Strong career progression opportunities

Expert supervision & support

Employee referral scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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