6 hrs per week (Sunday trading hours)

Opportunities for additional hours

Fixed term contract until 31^st December 2019

St Barnabas Hospices offers specialist palliative care through two hospices: St Barnabas House adult hospice in Worthing and Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice near Arundel in Sussex. Our Shops and Distribution Centre provide one of our most important revenue streams and offer quality items and a friendly service.

At a time of continued expansion we currently have the following vacancy:

•           Would you like to work for a much loved local charity?

•           Do you want to make a real difference?

•           Would you like to join a highly successful retail team?

As a shop assistant taking charge of the shop it will be helpful if you have retail and customer service skills, although full training will be given.

Responsibilities include: Using real people skills to help deliver income to the Hospice. Helping to give excellent customer service, assisting in managing a team of staff and volunteers, stock control, daily cash handling and banking, ensuring the staff, volunteers, the shop and the site are safe and secure. You will be energetic and love variety and keeping our shop attractive. Responsibility for all aspects of the business in the absence of the manager after full induction training.

Location: The post is based in Ferring but involves some travel to the hospices and Retail Distribution Centre, mainly for induction and training. The role could evolve to include supervising and supporting in other shops in the area.

We offer: Competitive salary, up to 35 days’ annual leave including of bank holidays, a company pension scheme, corporate discounts and a creative and friendly environment that encourages career progression.

Ongoing recruitment, so apply now!