Compassionate Funeral Care Assistant

Chelmsford Star; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

OurCoop is recruiting a Funeral Care Assistant in the Birmingham area. You will be the families’ first point of contact at the scene of a bereavement, building relationships with families while we care for their loved one with dignity and respect.

The role involves preparing and presenting the deceased, including washing and dressing, and participating in standby and on-call rotas. A full UK manual driving licence and a compassionate, professional approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and transfer the deceased with care.
• Full UK Manual driving licence is required.
• Willingness to work standby/on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Care for the preparation and presentation of the deceased with dignity.
• Attend scenes as the first point of contact for families.
• Support families with compassion and professionalism.
• Participate in standby and on‑call rotas.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

UK manual driving licence

Job description

OurCoop is recruiting a Funeral Care Assistant in the Birmingham area. You will be the families’ first point of contact at the scene of a bereavement, building relationships with families while we care for their loved one with dignity and respect.

The role involves preparing and presenting the deceased, including washing and dressing, and participating in standby and on-call rotas. A full UK manual driving licence and a compassionate, professional approach are essential.