Retail Assistant

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Wellbeing Day off

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free Specsavers eye care vouchers

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Health cash plan

Job summary

Guild Care, Newhaven, is launching a brand-new charity shop and is seeking a friendly Retail Assistant to help launch this exciting new venture. This part-time role covers 21 hours per week, including at least one full weekend per month, in a busy, customer-focused store that operates seven days a week.

The role offers opportunities to develop retail skills in a supportive environment, with a salary of £12.71 per hour and a commitment to equal opportunity and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and customer service ability.
• Flexible attitude to work.
• Ability to undertake reasonable lifting duties.
• Team player with a can-do attitude.
• Previous recent retail experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Retail Assistant - Newhaven | P/T 21 hours

Guild Care - Newhaven

Come and be part of something new! We have exciting opportunities in our brand new, superstore in Newhaven.

• Are you looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference?
• Do you have excellent customer service and communication skills?
• Are you a team player who is adaptable in your approach?

Guild Care is opening a brand-new charity shop in Newhaven and we're looking for an outgoing, customer focussed and passionate retail assistants to help launch our newest venture.

Supporting the day-to-day running of our newest fast-paced, busy charity superstores. This is a fantastic opportunity develop your retail skills. In this role, every day is different and your creativity, keen eye for detail and adaptability will really make a difference in people's lives.

P/T 21 hours per week this role will include working at least 1 full weekend per month. Store is open 7 days per week - 9am-8pm (Mon-Fri) 10am -4pm (Sun)

Interviewing - W/b 26th October

Why Join Guild Care?

At Guild Care, we believe in putting people first—our clients and our team. We offer a warm, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where staff are encouraged to grow, develop, and thrive.

We offer competitive salary and benefits including:

• Annual Wellbeing Day off
• Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential advice on wellbeing, family, debt, and more)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free Specsavers eye care vouchers
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Health cash plan (silver and gold)

If you're passionate about retail, have the experience and want to be part of something new and exciting in your community, we want to hear from you.

Guild Care are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. If you're passionate about making a difference and share our values, we'd love to hear from you.

About this role

Guild Care is Worthing's leading social care charity, and our wonderful charity shops play a vital role in supporting the services we provide to older people, those living with dementia, and children and adults with learning disabilities. With 17 shops across East and West Sussex, we're at the heart of the community—offering a wide range of quality second-hand goods, all while raising funds for our essential services.

Do you have experience in a retail or customer service setting? And / or are you enthusiastic, creative, with outstanding communication and customer service skills and are willing to learn?

In this role, every day is different and your keen eye for detail and adaptability is essential.

• Location: Newhaven, England
• Date Posted: 5th October 2026
• Closing Date: 1st November 2026
• Industry: Social Care
• Job Type: Part time
• Salary: £12.71 Hourly

Required criteria

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Flexible attitude to work
• Ability to undertake reasonable lifting duties
• Team player with a can do attitude
• Previous recent retail experience

Desired criteria

• A keen eye for detail
• Previous charity shop experience

Skills needed for this job opportunity

• Exceptional Customer Service Skills
• Responding to Customer Needs
• Communication
• Teamwork