Cygnet

Evening Receptionist

Maidstone ME14 5FT

Key information

Pay
£9,260.80 - £9,260.80
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
26 Aug 2026
Closing date
24 Sep 2026

About this role

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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