Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Shop Assistant to join our team in a busy charity shop. You will work 15 hours per week over 2 days, Monday to Saturday.

Blythswood's vision is to see people's lives being changed

for good

and

forever

as they are released from poverty, trauma and exploitation, and receive eternal life through the saving power of Jesus Christ.

Job Purpose

To assist in managing all aspects of running the shop. This will include:

to deliver excellent customer service, meeting customer needs, promoting good practice and supporting authorised fundraising campaigns. to open and close the shop, manage cashing-up and banking as required, and ensure stock is maintained at optimum levels. to oversee the processing, pricing, sale and promotion of goods, including till operation and Gift Aid on donated items. to receive, handle and process donations, minimising waste and returning goods for reuse or recycling.

Qualifications

,

skills and experience

Essential:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team Adequate numeric skills Good people skills Customer care skills Able to cope with heavy lifting and prolonged standing

Preferred:

Previous retail experience Experience of display and merchandising Experience of working with volunteers Computer skills (basic) Proven organisational and prioritising skills
You must also be sympathetic towards the mission, vision and values of Blythswood.

We require a paper application form to be completed. You can collect an application pack from the Blythswood shop in Carrickfergus, or contact Head Office on 028 93349859 or moira.hamilton@blythswood.org to request a pack to be posted to you.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 4pm on Thursday 30th October 2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Work Location: In person