Shop Managers Assistant - Part Time Fixed Term Contract - 3 Months - Yate

Parttime Shop Managers Assistant Yate (Fixed Term for 3 Months)

24 OR 32 hours per week (including weekends on a rota basis)

12.23 per hour

Join our team for a rewarding career move where 98 of staff say they are proud to work for CHSW.

CHSW reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received therefore we strongly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Childrens Hospice South West provides care and support for children with life limiting conditions. Working as part of a small team you will support the Manager with running the shop. This shop is crucial to raising essential funds which helps to make most of short and precious lives.

Where you will be working

This is a thriving and well established shop where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference within the local community as a Retail Assistant you will be involved in all aspects of running the shop. You will work closely with our existing team of friendly paid staff and volunteers.We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team.

The Role

You will be serving customers sorting and displaying stock handling cash and following health and safety procedures. Volunteers are essential to our success and you will have the opportunity to plan prioritise and delegate their workload. You will assist the manager in encouraging a positive working culture and help to create a happy working environment. Our shop operates 7 days a week and you will cover a variety of shifts on a rotational basis.

The Successful Candidate

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You will be organised and able to manage time effectively. You will have experience of working in retail or a customer service position. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and alone using your own initiative.

What we offer:

We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team you will also benefit from:

33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement which increases with service (prorata)

enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay

personal pension scheme with 7 employer contribution

family friendly policies with enhanced maternity/adoption pay

occupational health wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme

group life insurance scheme

training and development opportunities

environmental and green agenda

a supportive and inclusive environment

Training

Full onthejob training and a comprehensive induction period will be given relevant to the role as well as ongoing training and development opportunities.

To find out more about this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.

NOTE: when applying please include a full CV with employment history with education / training information and also upload your supporting statement in addition to your CV (if you have any difficulties with this please contact us via the website).

Closing date for applications: 27/04/2025

Anticipated Interviews: 02/05/2025

CHSW Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number

Required Experience:

Manager