Night Ambulance Crew
£12.79 per hour plus shift premium and benefits
Full time 38.5 hours per week, four 11 hour shifts on then four off.
You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job
Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased to be carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards.
We’re looking for people to join the Co-op Funeralcare team as night ambulance crew. You don’t need experience to do this job, just a genuine desire to help people at the time they need it most. To help you learn the skills you need to help support families in our care, we’ll support you with training along the way. We’ll also offer you a competitive salary, an excellent pension, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services.
As a part of a specialist night ambulance service, you’ll carry out the collection and transportation of the deceased coming into our care during night hours. You’ll be working on a regular shift pattern, with shifts starting at 8pm and ending at 8am.
collect the deceased during the night from a range of locations and scenarios, in a professional, empathetic and dignified manner
• carry out support activities whilst at the funeral home, including the care and preparation of the deceased
• update and maintain records, on both written and digital platforms, in line with processes and regulation
• report into the care logistics manager, carrying out any requests as instructed
the flexibility to work night shifts
• a full UK manual driving licence
• the ability to carry out duties involving manual lifting
We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. 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 it
Building an inclusive work environment
We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op
As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. 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.