Compassionate Funeral Care Assistant

Central England Coop; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OurCoop is seeking a compassionate Funeral Care Assistant to be the first point of contact for families at the scene of bereavement. You will oversee the care, cleansing and presentation of the deceased with dignity and respect, supporting families through a difficult time.

Role includes participating in Standby and On-Call rotas and ensuring compliance with DBS checks. A valid UK driving licence is required, and you will work within our funeral team across local sites.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift and transfer the deceased.
• DBS check required for new joiners (from 1 Dec 2023).
• Full UK manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prep and presentation of the deceased with dignity and respect.
• Attend scene of bereavement and be principal contact for families.
• Participate in Standby and On-Call rota.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Professionalism

Tools

UK Driving Licence (Manual & Automatic)

Job description

OurCoop is seeking a compassionate Funeral Care Assistant to be the first point of contact for families at the scene of bereavement. You will oversee the care, cleansing and presentation of the deceased with dignity and respect, supporting families through a difficult time.

Role includes participating in Standby and On-Call rotas and ensuring compliance with DBS checks. A valid UK driving licence is required, and you will work within our funeral team across local sites.