Childrens Hospice South West

Salary : £12.71 per hour Hours : Part time (2 x 16 hours per week, 1 x 10 hours per week) Contract : Permanent Location : Exmouth - Shop Department : Retail Part-Time Shop Manager's Assistant - Exmouth ShopThere are three part-time opportunities available: two contracts of 16 hours per week and one contract of 10 hours per week. Please state clearly in your supporting statement which post you are applying for. Join our team for a rewarding career move where 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW. About Us Children's Hospice South West provides care and support for children with life limiting conditions. Working as part of a small team, you will support the Manager with running the shop. This shop is crucial to raising essential funds which helps to make the most of short and precious lives. Where You Will Be Working This is a thriving and well-established shop where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference within the local community. As a Shop Manager's Assistant you will be involved in all aspects of running the shop. You will work closely with our existing team of friendly paid staff and volunteers. We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. The Role You will be serving customers, sorting and displaying stock, handling cash and following health and safety procedures. Volunteers are essential to our success and you will have the opportunity to plan, prioritise and delegate their workload. You will assist the Manager in encouraging a positive working culture and help to create a happy working environment. Our shop operates 7 days a week. The Successful Candidate Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You will be organised and able to manage time effectively. You will have experience of working in retail or a customer service position. You will have the ability to work as part of a team, and alone using your own initiative. What We Offer Earning from £12.71 per hour, you will also benefit from: • 33 days (plus bank holidays) pro rata holiday entitlement, which increases with service • Enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay • Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution • Family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay • Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme • Group life insurance scheme • Training and development opportunities • Environmental and green agenda • A supportive and inclusive environment • A chance to make a real difference Training Full on-the-job training will be given including opening and closing of the shop, use of the till and CHSW systems, and stock display. To find out more about what you could be part of please look at our website. How to Apply Please apply by clicking on the link before the closing date of 22nd April 2026. Interviews: 5th May 2026 Please note, we may close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received, therefore we recommend you apply early. If you have any questions, please visit our website to find out more, or use our email to contact us and speak to one of our HR team today. CHSW Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number . You may have experience in the following: Shop Manager's Assistant, Assistant Shop Manager, Retail Assistant, Charity Shop Assistant, Charity Retail Assistant, Retail Supervisor, Store Assistant, Customer Service Assistant, Sales Assistant, Volunteer Supervisor, Retail Team Leader. REF-

Salary : £27,438 - £31,646 FTE (£10,975 - £12,658 actual), plus enhancements for weekends and bank holidays Hours : Part time, 16 hours per week (2 x 8-hour shifts on varied days throughout the week) Contract : Permanent Location : Barnstaple - Little Bridge House Hours are generally worked between 10:30 - 18:30, although some flexibility around these times will be required. "Happy, amazing, special and fun" are perhaps not the first words that spring to mind when you think of a children's hospice - but this is exactly how our families describe our hospices. Matched by our staff feeling "proud, rewarded and making a difference" by working in this special setting, this is perhaps quite a different catering role to what you might have expected. About Us Children's Hospice South West provides care and support for children with life limiting conditions. We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic person who is motivated to join us on a permanent basis to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who we support. Where You Will Be Working Little Bridge House is situated in beautiful surroundings. The hospice has a homely feel and yet provides stunning and spacious accommodation for the whole family, making the most of short and precious lives. The Role Working as part of a friendly and professional team of kitchen staff and volunteers, you will prepare and serve a range of high quality, home cooked meals and snacks for children and families to enjoy during their stays. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a part-time, permanent role within a relaxed and welcoming environment. The Successful Candidate You will be experienced in a professional kitchen, with excellent communication skills. You should hold a current basic food hygiene certificate and a recognised catering qualification, or be willing to undertake this. Join our team for a rewarding career - 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW. Benefits of Working at CHSW 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service Enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution Family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity and adoption pay Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme Group life insurance scheme Training and development opportunities Environmental and green agenda A supportive and inclusive environment A chance to make a real difference Training Full on-the-job training and a comprehensive induction period will be given relevant to the role. How to Apply Please apply by clicking on the link in this advert. To find out more, please see the job description and person specification on this page. Closing Date: 23 April 2026 Anticipated Interviews: 5 May 2026 Please note that if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore recommend that you apply for the role as soon as possible. CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Charity Registration Number . You may have experience in the following: Cook, Part Time Cook, Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, Care Home Cook, Hospice Cook, Community Cook, Chef, Relief Cook, Support Services Cook. REF-