Shop Assistant

4 days ago

Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY Full time £13,000 - £30,000 per year

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Permanent

20 hours per week

The normal working hours are across 3 days - both Saturday and Sunday plus one weekday

£13,104.32 pro rata

Location – Children's Society Shop, 5 Flat Iron Parade, New Market Street, Chorley, PR7 1BY

We are looking for a shop assistant to join our friendly staff and volunteer team in Chorley.

The shop is very busy and trades 7 days a week.

What you'll do:

  • Support the shop management in driving sales and income.

  • Help lead and motivate a diverse team of volunteers.

  • Deliver excellent customer service and create a welcoming shop atmosphere.

  • Ensure sufficient stock is prepared for sale each day.

  • Follow all necessary health & safety, admin and cash handling procedures.

What we're looking for:

  • A proactive, enthusiastic individual with great communication skills.

  • Passion and commitment

  • Someone who enjoys working with people and knows how to inspire a team.

  • Previous experience in retail or a similar customer-facing environment

Why join us?

Every day, we're making a difference for children across the country. With your help, we can do even more.

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

  • 28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

  • Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

  • Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers

If you're ready to work hard, have fun, and make an impact, this is the role for you.

Apply today – we can't wait to meet you

The Children's Society has over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

We run over 100 retail shops covering the whole of the UK – every one of these shops plays a vital role raising funds to providing support to children and young adults.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 22nd December 2025.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

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