Overview
Shop Manager's Assistant - Part Time (Fixed Term Contract - up to 12 Months)
Location: Wadebridge Shop
Job Type: Part time, 16 hours per week (including weekends on a rota basis) | Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - up to 12 Months | 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.
CHSW reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received; we strongly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Children’s Hospice Southwest 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
* 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service (pro-rata)
* 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 on-the-job 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.
How to Apply
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
Closing date for applications: 14/09/2025. However, please apply early as noted above.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314.
You may also have experience in the following: Shop Manager, Assistant Shop Manager, Charity, Retail, Third Sector, Supervisor, Charity Shop, Business Development, Charities, Volunteer, Store Manager, Charity Shop Manager, Retail assistant, Store Supervisor, Retail Supervisor, etc.
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