Job Description

Job Title: Receptionist (Part-time)

Location:

The Anthony Seddon Centre, Tameside

Hours:

14 hours per week

Monday: 12:30pm - 8:00pm Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Salary:

12.21 per hour

Contract:

12-month fixed-term (subject to extension, funding dependent)

The Anthony Seddon Fund is recruiting a

Receptionist

to support the smooth day-to-day running of The Anthony Seddon Centre.

This is a key front-of-house role, providing a warm, calm, and professional first point of contact for customers, volunteers, facilitators, and visitors. The Receptionist plays an important role in creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for people accessing our services.

The role combines reception duties with light administrative and operational support and involves regular contact with people experiencing poor mental health. A compassionate, non-judgemental approach and clear professional boundaries are essential.

Key responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, volunteers, and facilitators Manage reception enquiries in person, by phone, and by email Maintain a welcoming, safe, and well-organised reception area Support basic administrative tasks, including attendance records and internal systems Assist with room hire enquiries and day-to-day centre operations Respond calmly and appropriately to individuals who may be distressed, escalating concerns in line with procedures Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, health & safety, and data protection requirements
About you

Essential:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work calmly and professionally in a front-facing role Good organisational skills and attention to detail Basic IT skills (email, calendars, documents) Ability to work independently and know when to seek support Commitment to equality, dignity, and respect

Desirable:

Experience in a reception or customer-facing role Experience working or volunteering in a community, charity, or wellbeing setting Lived experience of mental health challenges, or experience supporting someone with poor mental health
Additional information

This role is based on-site at The Anthony Seddon Centre Training and support will be provided, including safeguarding and health & safety A DBS check will be required for the successful applicant
How to apply

Full role details and application documents can be downloaded from our website:

https://tasfund.org.uk/work-for-us/

Please submit a completed application form by email to

office@tasfund.org.uk

.

Closing date:

Monday 12th January 2026 at 5:00pm

Interviews:

Week commencing Monday 19th January 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension
Application question(s):

Before applying for this role, please ensure you are able to work the hours advertised. Are you comfortable with this working pattern? Please complete and return an application form for this position, available to download from our website (https://tasfund.org.uk/work-for-us/) to office@tasfund.org.uk
Work Location: In person