Reception Administrator

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Reception Administrator

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Closing Date: Sunday 15th November 2026

Salary: £26,228 per annum + 30% for hours worked above 37.5 per week or on weekends

Location: Alexander House, 30 Troutbeck Road, Sheffield S7 2QA

Hours of work: full or part-time, minimum 22.5 hours per week to be worked between Monday – Sunday (7am – 7pm) on a variable basis

Reports to: Paul Carr, Continuous Improvement Manager

Purpose of the role:

As a Reception Administrator at STEPS, you will provide the first point of contact for STEPS clients, visitors, external organisations and suppliers as well as providing vital administrative support for our service. You will work as part of a wider inter-disciplinary team with collective responsibility for delivering first-class service in rehabilitative care aligned with STEPS values and behaviours.

Specific responsibilities

This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil.

• To provide a professional, courteous and prompt first point of contact for clients, visiting families, guests and external visitors.
• To be responsible for providing a client-centred reception service which;
• Deals with all enquiries appropriately, referring issues which cannot be resolved immediately by referring to the correct team member.
• Maintains appropriate call and action logs.
• Ensures that the correct processes are followed for client and guest sign in and sign out, including making sure people are aware of the correct site safety procedures.
• Carries out all start and end of day processes for reception.
• Ensures that the reception area and the admin office is kept tidy and presentable at all times.
• Takes delivery and sign for packages and post.
• Takes cash/card payments from clients and team members when necessary.
• Books taxis for clients and visitors when requested or agreed by a STEPS team member according to the relevant procedures.
• To provide additional administrative support as appropriate, for example;
• Typing up clinical notes as required.
• Input client timetables.
• Raise Invoices.
• Order clinical supplies, stationery and other equipment as requested.
• To comply with STEPS policies and procedures at all times.
• To maintain client confidentiality at all times whilst carrying out duties.
• To ensure confidentiality of information in respect of records maintained and tasks undertaken.
• To undertake any other duties which may be specified from time to time by Head of Admin that are within the level and responsibility appropriate to the post.
• To effectively communicate using a variety of styles that demonstrates the values and behaviours of STEPS.
• To communicate with people clearly and in a manner and at a level and pace appropriate to their abilities, preferences and beliefs.
• To be respectful of a client’s dignity at all times and develop effective relationships with clients, their families, carers, the interdisciplinary team.

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