Position: Shift Supervisor
Location: North London Care Centre, Walthamstow (E17)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £37,273.60 per annum
Looking to take the next step in your career within a role that truly makes a difference?
Join us as a Shift Supervisor at our North London Care Centre in Walthamstow, where your leadership will help ensure that every individual in our care is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. You'll work alongside a dedicated team and play a key part in upholding the highest operational standards while delivering exceptional care to families during their time of need.
Why This Role Matters
At Dignity, we believe that what happens after death matters deeply. From how we treat the deceased to how we support their loved ones, care and respect guide everything we do. As a Shift Supervisor, you'll be instrumental in making sure our standards are consistently upheld and exceeded - every day, on every shift.
The Role
As Shift Supervisor, you'll be responsible for coordinating and supporting our Funeral Service Operatives and Mortuary Team on shift, ensuring smooth service delivery, respectful care of the deceased, and compliance with operational and health & safety standards. You'll serve as the go-to contact when the Care Centre Lead is not present, offering leadership, mentorship, and hands-on support to ensure nothing is missed.
Key Responsibilities: Supervise day-to-day operations and task allocation during assigned shifts
Lead, coach, and support Funeral Service Operatives and Mortuary team members to perform with excellence and compassion
Ensure dignified, respectful care of the deceased at all times
Support the Care Centre Lead with rota planning, resource allocation, and logistical execution
Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety, and regulatory standards
Act as the first point of contact for collections, including those outside of standard hours
Oversee and support vehicle checks, coffin preparation, and dignified care for the deceased
Maintain clean, organised, and professional service areas
Liaise closely with Funeral Directors and Front of House colleagues to ensure timely and professional funeral delivery
Participate in audits, quality checks, and team briefings to drive continuous improvement
About You
We're looking for someone who: Has experience in team supervision, coaching or mentoring
Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Demonstrates initiative and sound judgement when working independently or responding to unexpected challenges
Is physically fit and confident with manual handling tasks
Understands the importance of discretion, empathy, and attention to detail
Is comfortable leading in high-pressure and emotionally sensitive environments
Communicates with clarity, professionalism, and compassion
Is flexible with working hours, including early starts, late finishes, and occasional out of hours duties
What We Offer Full training, development and progression opportunities
Uniform and necessary equipment provided
30 - 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Company pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme
Annual bonus and other company benefits
What are the next steps?
If this sounds like the next step in your career and you're ready to support families and lead with professionalism, simply hit the 'apply' button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
About Us
At Dignity, we're here for families when it matters most. With compassion, professionalism, and integrity at the heart of everything we do, we take pride in supporting people through one of life's most difficult moments. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service and care to those who need us.
With over 500 funeral homes across the UK, Dignity Funerals is a trusted presence in local communities, operating under respected and well-known local names. We're proud to offer a truly personal and attentive service - one that's tailored to the individual needs and wishes of every family we support.
We're also part of the wider Dignity Group, a growing organisation with the unique ability to support every aspect of end-of-life planning and care. This includes:
• Our Crematoria and Memorials Group, managing 45 crematoria nationwide
• Dignity Funeral Plans, giving people peace of mind by allowing them to plan ahead
• The recently acquired Farewill, a leading provider of online wills and probate services
Together, our goal is simple: to provide families with continuity, care, and clarity - from planning and preparation through to the funeral itself, and beyond.
FCA Statement
Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.
We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.
Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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