General Shop Worker - WPEP Scheme - RA Kee & Sons Ltd

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Application Details

This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance.

Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.

Job Description

We are currently offering a placement opportunity for a Shop Assistant under the Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP). This role is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable retail experience in a supportive and busy store environment.

Role Overview

As a Shop Assistant, the participant will assist and learn across a variety of retail tasks, including:

  • Providing excellent customer care and service
  • Assisting with cleaning duties to maintain store standards
  • Date checking and ensuring products are rotated appropriately
  • Stocking shelves and maintaining product displays
  • Supporting health and hygiene standards across the store
  • Keeping the interior and exterior of the store clean and tidy

Role Description

This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection.

This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.

The participant will receive formal training in the following:
  • Customer Care
  • Dignity & Respect at Work
  • Store Standards
  • Basic Food Hygiene Training
  • Manual Handling
  • Health & Safety
  • Slips Trips & Falls Prevention
  • Fire Safety
The participant will receive informal training in the following:
  • Stocking shelves
  • Cleaning;
  • Customer service
  • People Interaction
  • Social Skills
  • Sector:
Career Level
  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential
  • Minimum Experienced Required (Years):
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