Receptionist/Admin Assistant

Ashford, Kent


30 hours per week – 22 days holiday plus of Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)

Monday to Thursday 08.30am - 16.30pm

The Caldecott Foundation cares for children who have significant social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, due to suffering severe neglect and trauma in the early stages of life.

Providing residential care for up to fifty children and young people aged 5 to 18 in comfortable homes with an assessment centre, on-site school, vocational learning centre and therapy service we pride ourselves in providing our children and young people with exciting opportunities and an outstanding environment to live in.

The Caldecott Foundation is currently seeking to recruit an experienced Receptionist/Admin Assistant to become a part of our growing organisation to assist in the meeting & greeting of visitors, answering the telephone and responding to queries, assisting with arrangements for booking accommodation, meeting rooms and travel for employees across the Foundation.

The ideal candidate will have a good standard of literacy and numeracy skills, be able to evidence previous office experience and have a good understanding of ICT systems.

Closing Date - Tuesday 7th November 2017

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend interview – Monday 13th November 2017 (interviews will last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour)

The Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. We follow safer recruitment guidelines and all appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references.

If you feel you have the personal skills and energy please go to the Foundations website, www.thecaldecottfoundation.co.uk or contact our Recruitment Officer bethany.cook@caldecottfoundation.co.uk or by phone on 01303 815639 for a full job description and person specification and an application form

Please note: we aim to contact shortlisted applicants as soon as possible.

Registered Charity No. 307889