Vacancy type
Paid Vacancy

Function
Retail

Location
Lampeter

Salary
£18,525 per annum (pro rata)

Contract type
Permanent

Contract hours
Part time

Weekly hours
7.5 hours (1 day)

Closing Date
27/03/2023

Ref No
807

Documents

• Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and friendly Sales Assistant, who loves working with people, to work 7.5hours (1 day) per week.
Located in Lampeter, our well-established shop is friendly and is at the heart of the local community.

About the role
As a* Sales Assistant*, you will support the Shop Manager and Deputy Shop manager to drive sales, maximise profitability, and use your excellent customer service skills to flourish in our fast-paced shop. Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different!
You will also support in the retention and development of a team of fantastic volunteers, and be an ambassador for Tŷ Hafan in your local community; promoting the work of Tŷ Hafan to your donors and customers.
You will find every day challenging but rewarding.
The Lampeter shop’s opening hours are Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
About you
We would love to hear from candidates who are able to work well within a small team, has Excellent inter-personal skills, possess a great attitude and willingness to learn and has a drive to provide excellent customer service that will enable the shop to maximise sales and profits to support the fantastic care Ty hafan provides to children and their families.
The benefits of working for Tŷ Hafan include:

• Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%
• Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days (rising to 27 with service) ,plus Bank Holidays (based on FTE).
• Life Assurance (Death in Service benefit)
• A comprehensive induction plan and learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support
• Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts (including 25% of all purchases from any Ty Hafan Retail shop).
• Retail bonus scheme (subject to Shop Performance)
• 25% discount on donated goods

Tŷ Hafan currently has 18 charity shops, geographically spread from Aberystwyth in the west of Wales to Cwmbran in the east. Our dedicated Retail team plays a key role in raising essential funds to enable Tŷ Hafan’s care provision through our hospice and community programmes which support life-limited children and their families in Wales. We strive to be an innovative, supportive, and agile team, working to collectively deliver ambitious goals.
Our retail network raises money for the Charity from the sale of donated goods (mainly clothing, bric-a-brac and household goods) to the general public, a small amount of bought-in ‘new’ goods, and the sale of tickets for the charity’s ‘Crackerjackpot’ weekly lottery. Income is also generated from cash donations, gift aid on donated goods and the sale of waste clothing and household goods to recycling merchants. Each shop team has a salaried manager and deputy, and is supported by a team of fantastic volunteers.
Our vision is to see a Wales where children who may die in childhood live a fulfilling family life.
Our mission is to offer a high standard of free care to children in Wales who may die in childhood in order to enrich their quality of life, and support their families during life, at end of life and through bereavement.
Our values are caring, collaborative and professional.
Our skilled team provide specialist care for children with wide ranging and complex conditions, from pre-birth all the way through to 18 years of age and beyond as the lives of our families are profoundly changed so we focus on their needs too.
To apply please complete the online application form by visiting careers.tyhafan.org.uk. For any queries please email careers@tyhafan.org* or telephone 02920 532 245*
Tips for candidates – all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description.
Please note this role is subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure check (DBS) and receipt of two satisfactory references.
Closing date 27th March 2023

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,525.00 per year

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