Funeral Service Assistant

Central England Co-operative Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Paid travel time

Weekly pay

Paid training

Job summary

Central England Co-operative Limited is seeking dedicated funeral care staff to support families at bereavement scenes and in the funeral home. You will help prepare and present the deceased with dignity, ensuring compassionate, professional service.

The role requires a UK manual driving licence, physical ability to lift and transfer the deceased, and participation in standby/on-call rotas. A DBS check will be required for new joiners from 1 December 2023.

Qualifications

• You will look after the preparation and presentation of the person who has passed away with dignity and respect.
• You must be able to lift and transfer the deceased safely and professionally.
• A full UK manual driving licence is required (vehicle transfers).
• Willingness to participate in Standby and On-Call rota as part of responsibilities.
• DBS check is required for new joiners (from 1 December 2023).

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for families at the scene or in the funeral home.
• Prepare and present the deceased with care, compassion and professionalism.
• Coordinate with the funeral team to ensure high standards of service.
• Participate in Standby and On-Call shifts as required.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Professionalism

UK Manual Licence

Heavy Lifting

Job description

Caring for families is at the heart of what we do. You will be our families’ first point of contact whilst attending the scene of the recent bereavement. You’ll build relationships with families at a difficult moment as we take responsibility for the care and preparation of their loved one.

Working within our funeral team offers a unique and privileged experience. You’ll be showing people compassion and empathy on one of the most difficult days of their lives, whilst taking special care to deliver the highest standards of professional service.

You’ll have the responsibility and privilege to look after the preparation and presentation of the person who has passed away, which includes washing and dressing them with the dignity and respect that this personal act requires.

You will also be required to participate in a Standby and On-Call rota as part of your responsibilities.

Please note as of 1st December 2023, new joiners to our Funeral Business will be subject to a standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. All offers will be conditional on us receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Working in our funeral home requires you to have qualities and characteristics that make you perfect for the role. If you have compassion, empathy and take pride in your professionalism and the thought of caring for the deceased with care and respect speaks to you, then a fulfilling career in funeral could be right for you. This is an extraordinary opportunity for extraordinary people.Physical ability to lift and transfer the deceased person in our care is essential in this wide-ranging role.You will work closely with your colleagues as a family unit, who flex and support each other in a variety of duties, including the transfer of the deceased within our Society vehicles. You will need to hold a full UK Manual driving licence (valid for driving manual and automatic vehicles) and be ready to assist with the on-call schedule across varying shifts.You will also be required to participate in a Standby and On-Call rota as part of your responsibilitiesWe’re looking for people from all walks of life, whether you’ve had your own experiences that lead you to wanting to pursue a role in funeral care, or you have a passion for helping people and wish to make a difference to your community. With the right coaching, guidance and ability to learn being provided, a long-term and fulfilling career path in a caring profession is waiting for you.Everyone is welcome here. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments so that all our candidates can show us how they’ll perform their role. There is a section in the application form where you can provide any additional information. Please use this section to include any reasonable adjustments you need, and we’ll do our best to support you through our recruitment process.

Paid mileage, paid travel time, weekly pay, paid training