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About the role
Ashgate Hospice is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means we are committed to inclusive hiring and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Hours and Working Pattern:
- 31 hours worked over 5 days to include weekends and bank holidays.
- We need the successful applicant to be flexible
Join our team as a Sales Assistant and make a difference!
Do you want a job where you can help others and have a positive impact on your community Then weve got the perfect role for you.
This job role is hard work enormous fun hugely satisfying and very fascinating. This is a job that doesnt have that Monday feeling and you will go home feeling happy that you did a great job for an amazing charity.
The Retail Sales assistant supports the Retail Manager and team with all aspects of running the Ashgate Hospice shop situated in the Peak village shopping Centre Rowsley. The role will involve managing staff stock control preparing products as well as the training of volunteers.
Key responsibilities:
- To ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by the Ashgate Hospice shops is always maintained.
- To actively support any fundraising promotions as directed by Ashgate Hospice or your Manager.
- To implement any promotion in the shop as directed.
To support the training development and motivation of a team of staff and volunteers.
For the full details you can read the attached job description or give the recruiting manager a call onfor an informal chat (it may be possible to arrange a visit to the hospice).
What youll bring:
Heres what were looking for:
You will be an integral part of the Retail Team at Rowsley you will be responsible for ensuring the shop is safe clean and well presented making sure our customers have a great experience.
- You will have excellent customer service skills with the ability to adapt to different customer challenges.
- You will have the ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities and targets.
- You will have knowledge of cash handling / banking protocol
About Ashgate:
Ashgate Hospice based in North Derbyshire offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with lifelimiting or incurable illnesses including cancer neurological diseases and advanced heart kidney and lung conditions. Last year we cared for over 2400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed managing their symptoms and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.
We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them offering practical assistance and emotional support including bereavement services.
Were more than a care provider. Were a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK and we continually invest in our services and workforce.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do:
- We are compassionate.
- We are a team.
- We are respectful open and inclusive.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
We strive to create a workplace thats happy safe and supportive and our team seems to agree! In fact 86% of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer.
We know how important wellbeing and worklife balance are which is why were open to flexible work arrangements including jobsharing.
As part of our team youll have access to training opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths well support you every step of the way.
Want to know more about what its like to work with us Visit our website check out our social media channels or listen to our podcast The Life and Death Podcast. Its a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make.
Benefits of joining us
At Ashgate we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to increase it through our Annual Buy and Sell Leave Scheme.
- A flexible working approach to help meet your needs and ours including options like jobsharing.
- A Cycle to Work scheme and a Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next bike or gadget.
- The Westfield Health Cash Plan giving you money back on treatments like physiotherapy dental care and eye tests.
- Free access to Westfield Rewards with discounts at hundreds of highstreet retailers.
- A confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering free roundtheclock support when you need it.
- A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution helping you save for the future.
- A life assurance scheme giving peace of mind for you and those important to you up to age 65.
- A commitment to your personal and professional development with training opportunities to help you grow.
- Free onsite parking whenever youre working at the hospice.
- Discounted onsite caf at our Old Brampton site available to all staff
- A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing and the time out to practice selfcare
Ready to make a difference
To learn more about the role please contact Osiris Heaton or Harriet Wildwards ator email or You can arrange to visit the hospice to see what it would be like to work with us.
Please note: Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button on our website. Applications sent directly to HR or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.
Additional information:
- If youre successful youll need to complete a DBS check as part of our preemployment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
- As a healthcare provider we prioritise the safety of our patients staff and visitors. Thats why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 and receive the flu jabunless theres a compelling reason not too
- If you need any help with the recruitment process our HR team is here to assist. You can reach them at or call 0.
Additional support for candidates
- Were committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive fair and accessible to everyone.
- Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities neurodiverse conditions or longterm health needs.
- Shortlisting commitment: In line with our commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role.
- Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.
Accessibility resources:
- If you need assistance completing your online application you can contact the Disability Employment Service/Youth Employment Service by emailing .
- We encourage you to complete and share your Health Adjustment Passport. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.
- You can also access support through the Access to Work scheme. a government initiative designed to help you start or remain in work if you have a health condition or disability. This includes support for the recruitment process. Learn more on the Access to Work webpage
For further guidance or information these resources may also be helpful:
- Looking for work if you are disabled
- Reed in Partnership Chesterfield Office: Call 0
- Disability Employment Service Derbyshire County Council
If you have any questions about adjustments or the recruitment process please contact our HR team at or call 0.
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NHS Jobs can be used to advertise some nonclinical roles like HR finance and administrative positions. However retail and fundraising roles cant be advertised on NHS Jobs so please skip this section if thats the case.
The NHS Jobs website has four sections each with a 1500character limit. We need to complete these sections to create the advert. Below youll find instructions for each section along with a brief description of what should be included. Please fill in the PURPLE sections only.
Job summary (unlimited characters)
This is your chance to share a short summary of the role. Include the following key points but try to avoid using bullet points:
- What were looking for and why (make it engaging and exciting!)
- Where the role sits (who theyll be working with and where)
- The main responsibilities and expectations of the role
- What the candidate should bring to the role (experience skills and key attributes)
At Ashgate Hospice we strive to create a happy safe and supportive workplace which 86% of our staff would recommend as an employer. Recognising the importance of wellbeing and worklife balance we offer flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlement.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. These include compassion teamwork and respect. We are also committed to diversity and inclusion welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
By joining our team youll also have access to training opportunities to help you grow personally and professionally. Whether youre developing in your current role or exploring new career paths well support you every step of the way.
Main duties and responsibilities
Keep this section clear and concise. Instead of bullet points describe the key duties and responsibilities of the role in a few short paragraphs. Highlight the main functions and expectations but avoid repeating the full job description here.
About Ashgate (Character limit)
Ashgate Hospice based in North Derbyshire offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with lifelimiting or incurable illnesses including cancer neurological diseases and advanced heart kidney and lung conditions. Last year we cared for over 2400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed managing their symptoms and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.
We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them offering practical assistance and emotional support including bereavement services.
Were more than a care provider. Were a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK and we continually invest in our services and workforce.
Job description (Other key areas to highlight)
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about the role. If youd like to learn more feel free to contact recruiting manager at 0 or email insert email. Youre also welcome to arrange a visit to the hospice to see what its like to work with us.
Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button on our website. We cannot accept applications sent directly to HR or the recruiting manager.
If youre successful a DBS check will be part of the preemployment process with further details available in the candidate notes. As a healthcare provider we prioritise safety so we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 and have the flu jab unless exempt. If you need assistance during the recruitment process our HR team is available at or 0.
We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities neurodiverse conditions or health needs. As part of our Equality Diversity and Inclusion goals we guarantee to shortlist disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. To support your success well share interview questions with all will be shortlisted candidates in advance.
Additional resources like the Health Adjustment Passport and Access to Work scheme are available to support adjustments or needs. For further guidance you can also reach out to the Disability Employment Service or Reed in Partnership Chesterfield Office. Our HR team is happy to help with any questions about adjustments or accessibility.
Who we are
For more information about us please visit our website here.
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