Bereavement Support Officer (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading co-operative as a Funeral Arranger in Bath. This part-time role requires a compassionate individual to support families during difficult times, offering organization of visits and ensuring appropriate service referrals. With comprehensive training and numerous benefits, you will be guided through every step, ensuring both the community and clients receive the utmost care.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands in stores

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities including apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and admin skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High levels of empathy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by organizing family visits.
• Ensure regulated work is referred to a certified colleague.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Attention to detail

Job description

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Closing date: 11-06-2025

Funeral Arranger £12.62 per hour plus benefits. Part time 18.75 hours per week, working Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday and Friday. 102 High Street, Nailsea, BS19 1AH.
No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV needed. Join our friendly team and help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones. We provide full training and ongoing support, so you’ll have all the tools you need for your new role. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services. Find the kind of job satisfaction you didn’t think was possible. Apply today.
What you’ll do • Support clients by organizing family visits and answering guest questions.
• Ensure all regulated work, like selling and advising on funeral plans, is referred to a certified colleague.
• Build positive relationships in the local community.
• Support manual handling of coffins and the deceased.
This role would suit people who have
• A passion for delivering great service and building relationships.
• Excellent communication and admin skills, plus strong attention to detail.
• High levels of empathy, discretion, and care.
Why Co-op?
You’ll get benefits including:
• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round.
• 10% off other brands in our food stores.
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising 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.
• Supportive team environment.
• Access to Wagestream for pay management.
At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative owned by members, community is central to our mission. Since 1844, we’ve had a social purpose to build a fairer world.
Building an inclusive work environment
We welcome applications from everyone and aim to build diverse teams. We make reasonable adjustments for disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme. We’ll ask if you want to be considered under this scheme when you apply. If invited to interview, we’ll ask about any adjustments needed.
For more info, visit jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.
As part of your application, you’ll complete an online assessment (~20 mins). Successful candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS, media, and occupational health screening. We may also review your social media activity. Any employment offer is conditional upon completing these checks.