Job Information
Join Our Team – Café and Information Assistant
Northumberland County Council’s Staff Bank is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Café and Information Assistants at the Tyne Riverside Country Park. This is a temporary, ad-hoc role.
Pay Rate: £12.45 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and serve refreshments in the café
Provide excellent customer service and visitor information
Handle cash and maintain stock levels
Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met
Support the operation of the Visitor Centre
What We’re Looking For:
Friendly, approachable, and reliable individuals
Confidence in handling money and serving the public
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A keen interest in the local countryside and outdoor environment
If you're looking for flexible work, apply today to be part of our dedicated team.
Benefits of joining NCC’s Staff Bank include:
Flexible contract – work and earn alongside your current commitments
Career opportunities - Build and increase your employability and professional network with the opportunity to gain fixed term and permanent contracts.
Try different roles within the organisation to find your fit.
Develop new skills and enhance current expertise to help supplement your career.
Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
The Staff Bank is managed by the Temporary Staffing Team, who you can contact via temporarystaffing@northumberland.gov.uk. You will be subject to Northumberland County Council's pre-employment checking process which includes a minimum of 2 references covering the past 3 years, health clearance and proof of right to work in the UK and depending on the assignment you may be required to undertake a DBS check.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
