Job Description
Retail Assistant – Thorne Charity Shop (7 hours per week)
Location: Thorne, South Yorkshire
Hours: 7 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent – Part-time
About Us
Autism Plus is a charity committed to supporting people with autism and other complex needs to live fulfilling, independent lives. Our charity shop in Thorne provides a welcoming environment for the local community while offering meaningful work opportunities for individuals we support.
We are looking for a friendly, supportive, and enthusiastic Retail Assistant to join our team. In this role, you’ll help run the day to day operations of the shop, delivering excellent customer service and supporting the people we work alongside to build confidence and develop skills. This position is to cover the shop manager’s regular day off, with additional hours available to cover holidays and sickness as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a warm, welcoming, and helpful service to all customers.
Operate the till and handle transactions responsibly.
Accept and process donations in line with shop procedures.
Support volunteers.
Help maintain a clean, tidy, and organised shop environment.
Assist with pricing, stock rotation, and visual merchandising.
Work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues and volunteers.
What We're Looking For
A positive, person centred attitude.
Friendly and respectful communication skills.
A willingness to support others and work as part of a team.
Reliability and flexibility, particularly around holiday and sickness cover.
Previous experience in retail is helpful but not essential – we value the right attitude and willingness to learn.
What We Offer:
Refer a friend scheme – Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period
20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory
Blue light discount card
Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses
Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7
Fully funded DBS to the required level for the role
Induction Training for the role