Job Description
REF: NWM/566 Hours: Part Time - 21.5 hours per week
Work Pattern: Weekday Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM / Weekend Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Weekend Rotation: One weekend on, one weekend off
Shift Rotation Week 1 : Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2 : Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Salary: £14,127 per annum for part time hours / salary pro rata from £24,640 (Full Time salary)
Location : REST Thetford, Riverside Walk, IP24 2BG
What is a REST Hub? REST stands for Recover, Eat, Support, Talk.
Our REST Community Wellbeing Hubs are walk in services based in the heart of our communities. They provide 1-2-1 and group-based support to people who are experiencing mental health difficulties in a non-clinical environment.
REST Thetford is looking for a friendly, motivated Café Assistant to join our vibrant on-site team.
At REST Hub Thetford, we provide a warm, safe, and supportive space for people accessing mental wellbeing support. Our café is the heart of this welcoming atmosphere, serving individuals, group facilitators, volunteers, and visitors alike.
What You’ll Do Prepare hot snacks and drinks with a smile :)
Keep the café area clean, organized, and buzzing with positive energy
Manage stock, sales records, and deliveries
Play a key role in community events, catering, and outreach efforts
What We’re Looking For - Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (training will be provided)
- Experience working in a café, restaurant, or catering environment
- Confidence in operating a café or food service independently
- Experience preparing simple hot snacks and drinks
- A passion for great service and supporting community wellbeing
Why REST Norwich? Work in an inspiring environment where your role truly matters
Be part of a supportive team that values inclusivity, diversity, and mental wellbeing
Enjoy opportunities for personal development and growth
Help create a safe, friendly space that offers more than just food and drink
If you’re ready to serve kindness every day, while working in a fantastic charity, we want to hear from you!
Please refer to the job description for more information:
Job Description: JD REST Thetford Cafe Assistant.pdf Applications will be reviewed as and when received We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview date to be confirmed How to Apply *Candidates are required to complete an application form, the link to the application form can be found here
Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Application Form.docx once you have downloaded and completed the application form you will be required to upload your application form via the “
Apply for this job ”. If you need to contact us please contact the HR Department on
0300 330 5488 .
We welcome applications from people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions and disabilities. Here at Norfolk and Waveney Mind, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is passionate about mental health feels valued and supported. Safeguarding Statement Norfolk and Waveney Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check as well as other safeguarding checks.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Shift work, Sunday, Saturday, Weekday work,