Textile Recycler - Rhyl, United Kingdom - CoOptions Ltd

CoOptions Ltd

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Rhyl, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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The role and purpose of the job

CO-OPTIONS Social Enterprise

JOB DESCRIPTION TEXTILE RECYCLER / SUPPORT WORKER

Location:
Rhyl Denbighshire

Title:
Textile Recycler / Support Worker

Reports To:
Manager

Hours:
Up to 35 hours per week Monday to Friday

Holidays:
Initially 20 days paid plus paid public holidays

Salary:
£9.50 per hour

The role and purpose of the job

You will be responsible for supporting adults with Learning Disabilities within our sorting centre and retail outlets to participate in the workforce and develop new skills.
We collect têxtiles across the county from approximately 25,000 houses and clothing banks.
The têxtiles are deposited at our sorting centre, where they are graded and sorted either for sale in our shop or for onward recycling via a têxtile merchant you will be a part of that process.
You will also be required to work in our clothes shop that sells the items we have recycled.

Main Activities

Working within a team to maintain our supply chain and keep our shop fully stocked.
Ensure people's active participation in recycling activities on a daytoday basis whilst maintaining their safety and wellbeing in a busy environment. Duties are carried out in accordance with our Health and Safety Policy across all working environments.
Assist, when necessary, in transport arrangements including driving and escort duties
Assist, when necessary, at mealtimes
Attend team meetings and meetings concerning individuals supported.
Liaise with family/carers/agencies when necessary.
Covering colleagues work during illness or leave periods.
Attend training as directed by Manager.
Keep accurate paperwork in relation to all matters.
Other relevant duties as directed.