Retail Shop Assistant
Sheerness and Sheerness Children's
£7.83 per hour
Part time - 5 hours per week
Temporary contract of up to 5 months (May-September)
Sundays and Bank Holidays only

Demelza Hospice Care for Children is a charity providing hospice services for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and support for their families across Kent, East Sussex and South East London.

We are looking for a temporary Retail Shop Assistant to run our Sheerness and Sheerness Children shop’s Sunday and Bank Holiday trading operation over the summer period and help maximise the potential revenue from shoppers.

In conjunction with the Shop Manager, you will co-ordinate a volunteer rota to ensure there is sufficient shop cover each Sunday.

You will have the ability to maintain availability of stock on the shop floor, to receive and sort donations and to ensure the shop is ready to trade on Monday morning. You will have experience of working with a varying agenda and workload and be able to prioritise tasks.

You must be able to act as key holder for the day and have a good awareness of Health and Safety. You will be responsible for opening and closing the shop, as well as cashing up. On days of work, you will also have responsibility for managing the shop and all shop volunteers.

Good communication and customer service skills are essential.

For an informal chat please call Robin Watson, Area Retail Manager, on 07818 572622 (during business hours only)

All external candidates must apply through our website. Internal applicants can apply by sending a supporting statement to recruitment@demelza.org.uk

Closing Date Tuesday 6th March 2018, 1:00pm
Interview Date Friday 16th March 2018

For more information and to apply for this role, please visit our website - www.demelza.org.uk

Please note that an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful applicant.
Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651
Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.