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Bereavement Care Assistant (Hiring Immediately), Portsmouth, Hampshire
Client: Co-op
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
10.06.2025
Expiry Date:
25.07.2025
Job Description:
Closing date: 10-06-2025
Funeral Service Crew
£12.40 per hour plus benefits. Part time 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day, working a variety of shifts Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. You’ll also be part of the on-call rota in Southampton, Hampshire SO15 5PB.
No experience needed. You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps – no CV required. You’ll need a full manual UK driver’s licence for this job.
Help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones as part of our funeral service crew. No experience? No problem. We provide full training and ongoing support, plus access to a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on Co-op products and services.
At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.
What you’ll do
* Collect the deceased from various locations in a professional and empathetic manner
* Bear coffins and drive funeral vehicles
* Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities, including vehicles
* Prepare coffins and engrave name plates
* Prepare the deceased for viewings and funerals
This role would suit people who have
* A full UK manual driving licence
* A sensitive approach to customer service with good attention to detail
* The ability to react calmly and compassionately in emotional circumstances
* The ability to perform manual lifting and physical tasks
Why Co-op?
You’ll get a 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 (doubles to 20% after payday)
* Discounts on other Co-op products and services
* 23 days holidays (pro-rata, increasing with service)
* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, and free eye tests
* Career development opportunities including apprenticeships
* Supportive team environment and community impact
* Access to Wagestream for pay access
We’re committed to building inclusive work environments and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities and are part of the Disability Confident scheme. When applying, indicate if you'd like to be considered under this scheme.
As part of your application, you’ll need to complete an online assessment (~20 minutes). Successful candidates will undergo background checks including DBS, adverse media, occupational health, and social media screening.
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