Bank Sales Assistant

Join our team as a Bank Sales Assistant and make a difference! Do you want a job where you can help others and have a positive impact on your community? Then we've got the perfect role for you. Our retail outlets are a vital part of what we do, generating essential income that directly supports the hospice. Every item sold in our shops or donated to us helps fund the compassionate end-of-life care we provide. With 15 retail shops across North Derbyshire, a dedicated Furniture Store, Donation Centre, two bustling Clearance Shops, and two welcoming Coffee Shops, our retail presence continues to grow. We also operate two successful eBay platforms - one for clothing and one for general goods - alongside a fully online furniture shop. Our shops not only raise vital funds, but also create social value by offering volunteering opportunities, affordable goods, and a welcoming space for people in our local communities. It's a dynamic, operation that's making a real difference every day! As a Bank Retail Sales Assistant, you'll support the Retail Manager and wider team in the day-to-day running of our Shirebrook Shop. Your responsibilities will include overseeing staff, managing stock, preparing and merchandising products, and supporting the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers. For the full details, you can read the attached job description or give the recruiting manager a call. What you'll bring: Here's what we're looking for,

• If you're successful, you'll need to complete a DBS check as part of our pre-employment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
• As a healthcare provider, we prioritise the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors. That's why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive the flu jab-unless there's a compelling reason not too
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• We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive, fair, and accessible to everyone.
• Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or long-term health needs.
• Shortlisting commitment: In line with our commitment to
, we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role.
• Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.
Accessibility resources:
• If you need assistance completing your online application, you can contact the Disability Employment Service/Youth Employment Service by emailing
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• We encourage you to complete and share your
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. a government initiative designed to help you start or remain in work if you have a health condition or disability. This includes support for the recruitment process. Learn more on the Access to Work webpage For further guidance or information, these resources may also be helpful: , Chesterfield Office: Call , Derbyshire County Council If you have any questions about adjustments or the recruitment process, please contact our People Services team at or call . We kindly ask that applicants who have previously been unsuccessful do not reapply for this role unless they can demonstrate significant additional skills, experience or development since their last application. Ashgate Hospicecare is a charity (no. 700636) that provides compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care, free of charge, to patients with a life-limiting illness and their families across North Derbyshire. Our vision is that everyone in North Derbyshire with a life-limiting illness, and the people important to them, can make the most of every moment together and that they can die with dignity and comfort.


• Excellent communication skills, able to relate to and influence all levels of staff & volunteers.
• Excellent customer service and hospitality skills, with the ability to adapt to different customer challenges.
• Ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities and targets.
  
  Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.
We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services. We're more than a care provider. We're a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce. Our values are at the heart of everything we do:
• We are compassionate.
• We are a team.
• We are respectful, open, and inclusive.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We strive to create a workplace that's happy, safe, and supportive - and our team seems to agree! In fact, 86% of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer. We know how important wellbeing and work-life balance are, which is why we're open to flexible work arrangements, including job-sharing. As part of our team, you'll have access to training opportunities to help you grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths, we'll support you every step of the way. Want to know more about what it's like to work with us? Visit our , check out our social media channels, or listen to our podcast, . It's a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make. Benefits of joining us At Ashgate, we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the :
• A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution, helping you save for the future.
• A commitment to your personal and professional development, with training opportunities to help you grow.
• Free, on-site parking whenever you're working at the hospice.
• Discounted, onsite café at our Old Brampton site, available to all staff
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing, and the time out to practice self-care
Ready to make a difference? To learn more about the role, please email the recruiting manager . You can arrange to visit the Shirebrook shop to see what it would be like to work with us.

Hours: Zero hours can be worked across 7 days including Sundays and Bank Holidays