Bereavement Support Officer (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Bereavement Support Officer to assist families during difficult times. The role requires strong communication and empathy to build community relationships. Benefits include a competitive salary and comprehensive support and training to ensure success in the role.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other brands

23 days holidays (pro-rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Virtual GP access and free eye tests

Endless career development opportunities

Access to Wagestream - a money management app

Qualifications

• No experience needed.
• Passion for delivering great service.
• Ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Organising family visits and answering guest questions.
• Building positive relationships in the local community.
• Support with manual handling of coffins.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Empathy

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Bereavement Support Officer (Hiring Immediately), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Co-op

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing date: 11-06-2025

Funeral Arranger

£12.62 per hour plus benefits. Part-time 18.75 hours per week, working Wednesday afternoons and all day Thursday and Friday. Location: 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, excellent 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 organising family visits and answering guest questions as a ‘non-certified’ funeral arranger.
• 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 with 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 a benefits package including:

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round.
• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round.
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro-rata, rising with service).
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support 24/7.
• Access to virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• A friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a difference to your community.
• Access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

At Co-op, we’re proud to do things differently. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since 1844, we’ve had a social purpose, and everything we do helps to build a fairer world.

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. We want inclusive work environments where colleagues have equal opportunities. We celebrate differences and recognize the importance of reflecting communities we serve. We can make reasonable adjustments for disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria. We’ll ask if you’d like to be considered under this scheme when you apply. We’ll also ask if you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. More info at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing. An online assessment is part of your application, taking about 20 minutes. Successful applicants will undergo background checks including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening. Any employment offer is conditional on these checks.