Store Associate

Barnardo's; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Barnardo's in Carlisle is hiring a Store Associate to join a busy on-site team. You will help deliver excellent customer service, support the manager, and develop leadership skills while working towards store targets.

This part-time permanent role offers an hourly salary from £13.45, with Disability Confident status. Location is Carlisle, CA3 8JU, and there are opportunities to grow within Barnardo's.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to lead a team when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the store manager with the daily running of a busy store.
• Step in to supervise in the manager's absence.
• Help maximise sales and profit while maintaining high presentation and service standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.

At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds raised in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services - your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.

As a Store Associate you will support the manager with all aspects of running a busy store, and step up to supervise in their absence, covering days off or holiday leave. It's the best of both worlds as you will have responsibilities but also the chance to develop and learn with an experienced store manager by your side. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills and ready to learn how to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Store Associate

Company: Barnardo's

Salary: from £13.45 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Carlisle, CA3 8JU

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 5 Nov 2026

Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

Summary

Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.

At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds raised in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services - your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.

Essential requirements

As a Store Associate you will support the manager with all aspects of running a busy store, and step up to supervise in their absence, covering days off or holiday leave. It's the best of both worlds as you will have responsibilities but also the chance to develop and learn with an experienced store manager by your side. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills and ready to learn how to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme.

It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.