Receptionist
| Company: | Cygnet |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.97 to £13.97 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Derby, DE24 8WZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Nov 2026 |
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.
We are looking for an experienced Receptionist to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Derby.
You will be working part time, 15.7 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota working three days on and three days off.
Working shift times
07:00am - 11:45am
11:15am - 16:00pm
15:45pm - 20:30pm
Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.
Your Day-to-Day...
• 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…
• £13.97 per hour
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• 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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