Bereavement Care Assistant (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Bereavement Care Assistant in Southampton. This role involves helping families during their time of need by collecting the deceased and maintaining funeral facilities. No experience is required as full training will be provided. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities, all while being part of a supportive team.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

Pension with employer contributions

Career development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on other Co-op products and services

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Sensitive and calm approach in emotional circumstances.
• Physical ability to perform manual lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased from various locations.
• Drive funeral vehicles and bear coffins.
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Manual lifting

Compassion

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Bereavement Care Assistant (Hiring Immediately), Southampton

Client: Co-op

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 10-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew

£12.40 per hour plus benefits

Part-time 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day, working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. No experience needed. You can apply via mobile – no CV required.

You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence.

Help families say goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew.

No experience? No problem. We provide full training, ongoing support, and benefits including a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services.

Join us and be part of something meaningful.

What you’ll do

• Collect the deceased from various locations professionally and empathetically
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
• Maintain equipment and facilities, including vehicles
• Prepare coffins and engrave name plates
• Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals

This role would suit people who have

• A full UK manual driving licence
• A sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail
• The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances
• The ability to perform manual lifting

Why Co-op?

• 30% off Co-op branded products in stores
• 10% off other brands, doubling to 20% after payday
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata, increasing with service)
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Friendly, supportive team
• Access to Wagestream for pay access

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from everyone, including those with disabilities. We can make reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We’re part of the Disability Confident scheme.

As part of your application, you’ll complete an online assessment (~20 minutes). Successful candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS, media checks, and health screening. Social media activity may also be reviewed.