Retail Assistant - Newhaven | P/T 21 hours
Retail Assistant - Newhaven | P/T 21 hours
Come and be part of something new! We have exciting opportunities in our brand new, superstore in Newhaven.
Are you looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference?
Do you have excellent customer service and communication skills?
Are you a team player who is adaptable in your approach?
Guild Care is opening a brand-new charity shop in Newhaven and we're looking for an outgoing, customer focussed and passionate retail assistants to help launch our newest venture.
Supporting the day-to-day running of our newest fast-paced, busy charity superstores. This is a fantastic opportunity develop your retail skills. In this role, every day is different and your creativity, keen eye for detail and adaptability will really make a difference in people’s lives.
P/T 21 hours per week this role will include working at least 1 full weekend per month. Store is open 7days per week - 9am-8pm (Mon-Sat 10am -4pm (Sun)
Interviewing - W/b 26th October - apply today! Only those suitable will be contacted.
Why Join Guild Care?
At Guild Care, we believe in putting people first—our clients and our team. We offer a warm, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where staff are encouraged to grow, develop, and thrive.
We offer competitive salary and benefits including:
Annual Wellbeing Day off
Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential advice on wellbeing, family, debt, and more)
Cycle to Work scheme
Free Specsavers eye care vouchers
Option to buy and sell annual leave
Health cash plan (silver and gold)
Interested? If you’re passionate about retail, have the experience and want to be part of something new and exciting in your community, we want to hear from you.
For more information click on the job spec on Guild Care's website and apply today... shortlisting / interviews will take place before the end of the advert date - only those suitable will be contacted.
Guild Care are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. If you’re passionate about making a difference and share our values, we’d love to hear from you.
About this role
Guild Care is Worthing’s leading social care charity, and our wonderful charity shops play a vital role in supporting the services we provide to older people, those living with dementia, and children and adults with learning disabilities. With 17 shops across East and West Sussex, we’re at the heart of the community – offering a wide range of quality second-hand goods, all while raising funds for our essential services.
Do you have experience in a retail or customer service setting? And / or are you enthusiastic, creative, with outstanding communication and customer service skills and are willing to learn?
In this role, every day is different and your keen eye for detail and adaptability is essential.
For more information visit Guild Care's website to read the full job spec and apply via our website today... only those suitable will be contacted.
Guild Care are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. If you’re passionate about making a difference and share our values, apply today.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Flexible attitude to work
- Ability to undertake reasonable lifting duties
- Team player with a can do attitude
- Previous recent retail experience
Desired criteria
- A keen eye for detail
- Previous charity shop experience
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Exceptional Customer Service Skills
Responding to Customer Needs
Communication
Teamwork
