Weekend Receptionist – Hastings | Temporary & Emergency Housing | SDR Living
Location: Clevedon Court, Hastings
Salary: £13.45 per hour (Reviewed Annually)
Hours: 14 hours per week (Saturday 14:00 -00:00 / Sunday 12:00 - 16:00)
Contract-Permanent
About SDR Living
SDR Living provides temporary and emergency accommodation in partnership with East Sussex local authorities. We support individuals and families experiencing homelessness, helping them move towards independent living.
We are looking for a reliable and confident weekend receptionist to join our team at Clevedon Court, Hastings.
This is a lone working position, where you will be the first point of contact for residents and visitors within a temporary and emergency housing setting. The role is ideal for someone who is calm under pressure, professional, and committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment independently.
At SDR, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a professional and friendly reception service
- Act as the main point of contact as a weekend receptionist on site
- Maintain safety, security, and welfare standards
- Respond calmly to incidents and challenging behaviour
- Promote a respectful and supportive environment for residents
- Follow health & safety procedures and company policies
Requirements
- Experience in a weekend receptionist, customer service, or support role (desirable)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Able to work independently during weekend shifts
Full training provided – no housing experience required.
Benefits
- Ongoing training and career development
- Holidays pro rata (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme (eligibility applies)
- Refer a Friend bonus (£500 T&Cs apply)
- Company sick pay (after probation)
- Supportive management team
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We focus on strengths, potential, and what matters most to the people we support.
Apply Today
If you’re ready to make a real impact with your skills, experience, and compassion, we’d love to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Call: 07484 482896
No CV? No problem!
We are not able to offer UKVI Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay: From £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hastings, East Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
