Charity Shop Retail Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: MIND YOUR MATE AND YOURSELF MYMY is a mental health charity. Since 2020 our charity has been a key source of funding for MYMY. The charity shop is an attractive retail space, it is a supportive environment for our volunteers and a safe place for those seeking assistance. Provide excellent customer service. Handle cash and card payments, cash up the till, and arrange a float.

Responsibilities

  • Make everyone feel welcome.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Handle cash and card payments, cash up the till, and arrange a float.
  • Perceive, review and process donations from the public.
  • Ensure the shop is well stocked and merchandise is displayed in an attractive manner.
  • Keep the shop clean and tidy.
  • There will be a varied amount of manual handling and physical activity required within the day-to-day duties.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Previous paid experience in retail, sales or customer service.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to work on a rota system which will include Saturdays.

Desirable Skills

  • Previous experience in fashion sales.
  • Previous experience in shop merchandising.
  • Previous experience working with volunteers.

Further Information

The Employer is: MIND YOUR MATE AND YOURSELF JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information. Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1749269
Job Sector
Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing
Area
Co Down
Location
Newcastle
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
05/12/2025
Closing date
15/01/2026
Worktime
Days to be confirmed, hours between 9.30am - 5pm

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