Your new company North Somerset Magistrates'' Court is a court located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England. It primarily deals with criminal cases, including minor offences, as well as family matters, such as child welfare and domestic violence issues. Magistrates'' courts handle lower-level criminal cases, but more serious offences can be referred to Crown Court. The court is part of the wider judicial system in England and Wales, where magistrates, who are lay judges (not professionally trained lawyers), hear cases, make decisions, and impose sentences. Your new role We are seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to join our team at North Somerset Magistrates Court in Worle on a long-term temporary basis. This role will require you to provide a welcoming and efficient reception service, assisting with customer enquiries, managing calls, and performing essential administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanour in a busy environment.Key Responsibilities:Meet and Greet: Welcome customers arriving for meetings, ensuring they are signed in and provided with a lanyard. Guide them to their designated areas.Answering Calls: Handle incoming phone calls (minimal) and direct them appropriately or take messages when necessary.Sorting Post: Sort and distribute incoming post efficiently to relevant departments or individuals.What you''ll need