Bereavement Needs Assessor, South East London
Location: Sydenham & Orpington, South East London, United Kingdom
Department: Bereavement
Hours: 14.4 hours over 2 days (please note that this position requires the capacity to work one day per week until 7pm)
Salary: £12,782.4 - £13,240 (actual salary for 14.4 hours) / FTE £31,656 - £33,100
About us
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a leading Hospice committed to providing care and support to those in need. Founded in 1967, St Christophers Hospice has over 50 years of experience and serves over 7,500 people across five London Boroughs.
Your new role
We seek an emotionally intelligent individual with experience in bereavement and loss to join our Early Intervention Team. The main responsibilities include conducting sensitive telephone Bereavement Needs Assessments, referring clients to appropriate services, and providing early support to the Next of Kin through brief telephone conversations.
To succeed in this role
You should hold a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or a related field, with experience in active listening and assessment of bereavement support needs. Flexibility, excellent ICT and communication skills, empathy, and professionalism are essential.
Benefits
* Rewarding role with community impact
* Training and development opportunities
* Health and wellbeing schemes
* Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
* Free local parking
Closing Date: 25th August 2025
Interview Date: 2nd September 2025
This job is active and accepting applications.
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