Bereavement Support Officer (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Bereavement Support Officer with Co-op, providing essential services to families during their times of need. No prior experience is necessary, as training will be provided. Enjoy competitive pay, part-time hours, and various employee benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holiday

Pension with up to 10% contributions

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Sensitive approach to customer service.
• Ability to perform manual lifting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Compassion

Manual lifting

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Bereavement Support Officer (Hiring Immediately), Somerset

Client: Co-op

Location: Somerset, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 09-06-2025

Funeral Service Crew

£12.40 per hour plus benefits. Part-time, 16 hours per week, varied shifts Monday-Friday 8am-8pm. You’ll also be part of the on-call rota to cover 1 in 4 weekends. Location: Taunton, TA2 7PW.

No experience needed. You can apply via mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required.

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

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

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

At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.

What you’ll do

• Collect the deceased from various locations professionally and empathetically
• Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
• Maintain cleanliness of 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?

You’ll get benefits including:

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our stores
• 10% off other brands in our stores
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holiday (pro-rata, increasing with service)
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and free eye tests
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• A friendly, supportive team making a difference in your community
• Access to Wagestream for pay management

We’re proud to do things differently. As a large co-operative owned by members, community is central to our mission. Since 1844, our social purpose guides us in building a fairer world.

Building an inclusive work environment

We actively build diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We aim for our teams to reflect the communities we serve. We can make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme. When applying, indicate if you want to be considered under this scheme.

We’ll ask about any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. More info at 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 minutes). Successful candidates will undergo background checks including DBS, adverse media, and occupational health, as well as social media screening. Offers are conditional upon passing these checks.