Receptionist Part-time

Job summary

First impressions matter. As a Part-time Receptionist you play a pivotal role in setting the tone for every interaction. You are the first face and first conversation visitors to Gateway Recovery Centre in Widnes will experience. Your warm and friendly personality will shine through as you greet and assist staff, visitors and service users. What you will be doing: In this exciting role at Gateway Recovery Centre, a service for people with complex Mental Health conditions, each day brings different challenges and experiences. Working 15 hours per week along side the reception team your key responsibilities will be welcoming all visitors in a friendly manner, co-ordinating the office diary for meetings and events and efficiently handling telephone calls, emails and post. Ensuring the safety and security of service users, staff and visitors is a top priority. Youll oversee visitor sign ins, conduct security checks and manage the distribution of keys and security badges. Theres also a huge range of courses on offe

Main duties of the job

First impressions matter. As a Part-time Receptionist you play a pivotal role in setting the tone for every interaction. You are the first face and first conversation visitors to Gateway Recovery Centre in Widnes will experience. Your warm and friendly personality will shine through as you greet and assist staff, visitors and service users. In this exciting role at Gateway Recovery Centre, a service for people with complex Mental Health conditions, each day brings different challenges and experiences. Working 15 hours per week alongside the reception team your key responsibilities will be welcoming all visitors in a friendly manner, co-ordinating the office diary for meetings and events and efficiently handling telephone calls, emails and post. Ensuring the safety and security of service users, staff and visitors is a top priority. Youll oversee visitor sign ins, conduct security checks and manage the distribution of keys and security badges. Theres a range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career.

About us

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each persons individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Details

• Date posted: 15 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £25,565 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1564068925
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Widnes, WA8 0GT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

First impressions matter. As a Part-time Receptionist you play a pivotal role in setting the tone for every interaction. You are the first face and first conversation visitors to Gateway Recovery Centre in Widnes will experience. Your warm and friendly personality will shine through as you greet and assist staff, visitors and service users.

What you will be doing:

In this exciting role at Gateway Recovery Centre, a service for people with complex Mental Health conditions, each day brings different challenges and experiences. Working 15 hours per week along side the reception team your key responsibilities will be welcoming all visitors in a friendly manner, co-ordinating the office diary for meetings and events and efficiently handling telephone calls, emails and post.

Ensuring the safety and security of service users, staff and visitors is a top priority. You’ll oversee visitor sign ins, conduct security checks and manage the distribution of keys and security badges.

There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Join Gateway Recovery Centre in creating a positive and secure environment. It’s a career that you can take pride in while enjoying the satisfaction of helping people and seeing them improve. It’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

Hours of working will be between 9am - 8pm including weekends.

As a Receptionist you will be:

• Welcoming all visitors in a friendly manner and ensuring the sign the visitor book
• Maintaining the upkeep of the reception area & meeting rooms are presentable
• Managing the office diary for meetings, events, training days and therapy sessions
• Ensuring confidentially and security to the service
• Receiving and dealing with telephone calls, emails and post
• Ad hoc administration tasks
• Ensuring all appropriate leaflets and brochures are on display
• Managing deliveries

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous experience
• Have computer skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be professional, confident and diplomatic
• Hold GCSE English Language Grade C or above
• Be efficient and enthusiastic
• Aware and understanding confidentiality and security
• Have the ability work alongside a team and independently
• Be welcoming and self-motivated

Where you will be working:

Location: Bennett’s Lane, Widnes, Warrington, WA8 0GT

You will be working at the Gateway Recovery Centre, a state-of-the-art facility, providing care for people with complex Mental Health requirements to reduce risk behaviours associated with Mental Health conditions so that people in your care can ultimately live successful and fulfilling lives within the community.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £25,565 (Pro rata)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays-Pro rata) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and onsite free parking

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.