Retail Assistant - Galway - WPEP Scheme - Irish Cancer Society
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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
Contract type: Work Placement and Experience ProgrammeHours: 30 hr week Mon-Sat
Location: Irish Cancer Society Shop, Galway
Who we are
At the Irish Cancer Society, we have a vision that by 2025, 3 out of 4 Irish cancer patients will survive their diagnosis and everyone affected by the disease will have access to world-class treatment, care and support.
Join us to change the lives of people affected by cancer in Ireland.
What you’ll learn- Till/Cash handling/credit card training
- Merchandising
- Window Dressing
- Time management
- Customer care
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability/Problem Solving
- Maintain operational standards that are consistent with shops operating procedures.
- Ensure that any interaction with customers is carried out in a manner that is courteous and professional.
- Maintain accurate records of all sales and payments and to ensure that agreed procedures regarding cash handling and security are observed at all times.
- Maintain a safe environment for customers, volunteers and staff and where appropriate to immediately report to the Shop Manager/Area Manager any hazard that puts the safety of customers, volunteers or staff at risk.
- Ensure that agreed stock management procedures are observed and that merchandising and window display opportunities are maximised at all times.
The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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.
Formal Training:- Till/Cash handling/ credit card training
- Merchandising
- Window Dressing
- Time management
- Customer care
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptability/Problem Solving
- Sector:
- Not Required
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years):