Retail Assistant (North Worle Store - Near Sainsburys)

Weston Hospicecare Mart Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community charity shop in Weston-super-Mare seeks a Retail Assistant to support store operations. This flexible volunteering role involves providing excellent customer service, assisting with donations, and maintaining a clean shop environment. Ideal for those looking to gain invaluable work experience and contribute to a charitable cause. No formal qualifications are needed, just a friendly and adaptable approach.

Benefits

Invaluable work experience

Gain confidence and friendship

Getting involved in your local community

Developing new skills

Opportunity to work as part of a great team

Responsibilities

• Providing a welcoming, professional and friendly manner to members of the public.
• Being sensitive and appreciative when accepting donated goods.
• Helping to keep shop area tidy and clean.
• Providing behind the counter assistance and operating the till.
• Following strict guidelines for sorting stock.
• Wearing appropriate PPE as required.
• Acting as a representative for the organization.
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing telephone calls if required.
• Maintaining a professional attitude towards customers.

Skills

Willing to follow instructions

Eager to learn

Happy to do whatever is needed

Reliable

Open-minded and tolerant

Friendly and adaptable

Job description

Overview

Retail Assistant (North Worle Store – Near Sainsburys). Retail volunteers take turns sorting, pricing, displaying, serving and tidying. The role emphasizes friendly, high-quality customer service.

This role is flexible: you can pick a timeslot that fits with your other commitments. A short training period is required before your first shift with a buddy volunteer. No formal qualifications are needed—just a willingness to help with whatever is required.

Volunteer role

Retail Assistant

Where you will be based

Shop

Why we want you

To assist the Store Manager in the safe, happy and efficient running of the store to help raise vital funds for Weston Hospicecare.

What you will be doing

• Providing a welcoming, professional and friendly manner to members of the public
• Being sensitive and appreciative when accepting donated goods
• Helping to keep shop area tidy and clean
• Providing behind the counter assistance and operating the till
• Following strict guidelines for sorting stock, steaming and preparing for safe sale
• Wearing appropriate PPE as required
• Acting as a representative for Weston Hospicecare and its associated businesses
• If required, dealing with incoming and outgoing telephone calls
• Maintaining a professional, friendly and courteous attitude towards colleagues and customers alike

The skills you need

• Willing to follow instructions
• Eager to learn
• Happy to do whatever is needed
• Reliable
• Open-minded and tolerant of different lifestyles and values
• Have a warm, friendly, adaptable, caring approach

What’s in it for you

• Invaluable work experience
• Gain confidence and friendship
• Getting involved in your local community
• Putting existing skills to good use
• Developing new skills
• Satisfaction that you are contributing to Weston Hospicecare fundraising
• Opportunity to work as part of a great team

Disclaimer

Children are of compulsory school age until the last Friday in June of Year 11. All school-age children will require a child work permit issued by the local authority in order to volunteer, with Weston Hospicecare responsible for applying. If this applies to you, we require a permit in place before you can start your first shift. Please note a permit is not required for the school organised work experience week.

Unit 1&1b North Worle District Centre, Queensway, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS22 6BL, United Kingdom