Job Title: ERI Paid Work Placement Vacancy - Sales Assistant
Company Name: Home Aid
Location: Bathgate
Hours / Days Of Work: 25 hours per week
Job Type: Part-Time
Salary: Real Living Wage Rate £12.60
Job Description:
Based in our Bathgate shops we are looking for a new member of staff to join our small staff team. Previous retail experience is essential in this role.
Job Purpose: Assist the manager in all aspects of HomeAid’s retail outlets.
Main Responsibilities:
Retail outlet
• Assist in Overseeing the efficient operations of the shop
• Assist in Complying with safe working practices in accordance with Health & Safety.
• To contribute to the selling and marketing of (and in ) the shop, taking phone calls.
• To contribute to the reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the services.
• To assist in the moving, cleaning and handling and effective display of all items of furniture.
• Any other duties required by the Shop Manager.
Conditions of Service:
Salary: Real Living Wage
Hours: 25 hrs a week 9.00am-2.00pm or 9.30am -2.30am
Contract: Permanent with 3 month trial period
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days inclusive of public holidays
Experience And Qualifications:
Criteria: Must have previous retail experience, excellent customer service skills, computer literate. Full training on our till systems will be provided.
This job is part of the Employment Recruitment Incentive (ERI) Paid Work Placement and eligibility conditions apply. ERI Paid Work Placement Fund is a funded programme administered by West Lothian Council. ERI vacancies are open to West Lothian Residents only and meet the below criteria:
• Must be between 16-24 years old - Please note that 16-24 years old - must be unemployed or underemployed (i.e. on a zero-hour contract)
• Or a parent with a dependent child
• Or be 25+ and unemployed
• Not currently in full time education or training
The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010
Application Process:
Applications in the form of a covering letter and CV to CEO@homeaidwestlothian.org
Closing Date: 31/01/2025
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