Shop Manager's Assistant - Part Time (Fixed Term Contract - 3 Months) - Yate
Location: Bristol - Yate - Shop
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 24 OR 32 hours per week (including weekends on a rota basis)
Salary: £12.23 per hour
Join our team for a rewarding career move where 98% of staff say they are proud to work for CHSW.
About Us
Children’s 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.
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:
1. 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service (pro-rata)
2. Enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
3. Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
4. Family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
5. Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
6. Group life insurance scheme
7. Training and development opportunities
8. Environmental and green agenda
9. A supportive and inclusive environment
Training
Full on-the-job training and a comprehensive induction period will be given relevant to the role, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities.
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 1003314
Why Work For Us?
Our employees work hard every day to make the most of short and precious lives. We are proud to support them with a range of enhanced benefits which include:
1. 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
2. Enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
3. Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
4. Family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
5. Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
6. Group life insurance scheme
7. Training and development opportunities
8. Environmental and green agenda
9. A supportive and inclusive environment
This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner, or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities.
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