* **Job ID:** 1059532* **Closing date:** N/APlease make sure that you can reliably commute to this location.# Embalmer - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract## Blackburn## Benefits* Holidays starting from 31 days holiday per year (includes bank holidays)* 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores* Pension with up to 10% employer contributions* Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it* Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing* Flexibility – we’ll aim to find a working pattern that fits your life* Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships## Job description**Embalmer - 6 month fixed term contract**£19.11 per hour, plus benefitsPart time 20 hours per week, working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Preston, Warrington and WiganWe’re looking for a passionate and caring embalmer to join our Co-op Funeralcare team. If you can bring the technical experience and customer focus we need, we can offer you a fantastic experience to develop your career with a business that puts people, care, and wellbeing at the heart of its strategy.In this role, you’ll be part of one big team, committed to delivering outstanding service to our clients every time. In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, excellent pension, and discounts on a range of Co-op and other retailer’s products and services.**What you’ll do**• provide an empathic and personal service to clients from all backgrounds and religions• prepare the deceased and carry out practical physical assessments on a daily basis• support colleagues to understand the benefits of embalming• maintain high standards, detail and accuracy in everything you do• play an active role within the community, building strong relationships with people and acting as a trusted and well-respected ambassador for Co-op**This role would suit someone who has**• a BIE (British Institute of Embalmers) qualification (or equivalent)• a practical can-do attitude and flexible approach• a caring nature and emotional maturity• the ability to think on your feet and expertly prioritise your work• an appreciation that you only get one chance to deliver a perfect final tributeYou’ll get a fantastic 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 which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day• access to virtual GP and free eye tests• endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships• friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community• access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn itAt Co-op, we’re proud to do things a different way. As one of the world’s largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we’ve had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities**Building an inclusive work environment**We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.Expand for full job description## Success profile## Helping everyone say their best goodbyeThis can be an emotional job. But it’s also an incredibly fulfilling career. At Co-op Funeralcare we're proud to support our customers at the most difficult time of their lives. Empathy and compassion are key to everything we do, looking after and caring for our clients every step of the way. Our funeral homes are at the heart of their local communities, and our colleagues play a key role in building relationships and making connections to make a difference, in the true spirit of co-operation. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, in which everyone has a voice and feels valued, welcome and included. Everyone can find their place here and build a rewarding career.* Our past, present and future is all about looking after our clients, with compassion and kindness at the core of everything we do.* Whatever job you do, you’ll be part of a caring and supporting team.* We’re proud our business makes a positive impact in our communities.* Everyone can find their place here, learn and develop new skills and build a career.### Find out about our rolesA career with Co-op Funeralcare could take you in a number of different directions, including management, embalming or a role in our support functions. You could even progress into another Co-op business area like Retail, Legal Services or Insurance.**Funeral Service Crew**Our Funeral Service Crew help with the funeral and care for the deceased. You’ll work closely with your team to provide a seamless, sensitive service. And you don’t need experience – just a full UK driver’s licence. We’ll give you all the support you need to help build your career with Co-op Funeralcare.**Funeral Arranger**Our Funeral Arrangers are the first point of contact for clients. They get to know clients’ needs and help them plan their funeral. You’ll need empathy and great customer service skills because your clients will look to you for help, support and advice. We’ll teach you everything else you need to do the job through our training and support.**Embalmer**Becoming an Embalmer isn’t a common career choice, but it is an incredibly rewarding one. Embalmers help preserve and restore deceased people, creating a peaceful and lasting image for their family and friends. It’s a highly skilled and technical role, for which you need an official BIE qualification. If don’t hold this qualification, you can enrol on our embalmer apprenticeship.**Apprenticeships**Our apprenticeships are open to everyone. As a Level 2 Funeral Team Member, you’ll develop your funeral arranging skills, learning how to deliver them with care and compassion. At Level 3, you can learn how to become a funeral director. Or you can become an embalmer with our Level 5 Embalmer programme, or progress to managerial roles with
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