South Lanarkshire Crematorium, 31 Sydes Brae, Blantyre, G72 0TL Monday – Friday (during the hours of 8am – 5pm, pattern under review) with weekend and public holiday working required Community and Enterprise Resources are seeking to appoint a Crematorium Assistant within South Lanarkshire Crematorium, Blantyre. The successful applicant will be working within a small team and as such due to the extremely sensitive nature of working in a crematorium are expected to perform tasks in a dignified and professional manner. Applicants should have excellent communication and customer care skills with the ability to work as part of a team or independently. You should be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of a crematorium and be comfortable and confident speaking in public. This role includes working within the grounds of the crematorium on an as needed basis to assist in maintaining the high standard of the grounds. Service room operations (including guiding mourners, assisting funeral directors, manage music/webcast/slideshow requirements on services Maintaining high standards of housekeeping of service room during working day Grounds maintenance work including grass cutting, planting, small construction work
The service provides services throughout the year an in all types of weather. Service provision includes public holidays and weekends, it is therefore an essential criterion that the successful candidates are expected to be available to work during these times and conditions.
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Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
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South Lanarkshire Crematorium, 31 Sydes Brae, Blantyre, G72 0TL Monday – Friday (during the hours of 8am – 5pm, pattern under review) with weekend and public holiday working required Community and Enterprise Resources are seeking to appoint a Crematorium Assistant within South Lanarkshire Crematorium, Blantyre. The successful applicant will be working within a small team and as such due to the extremely sensitive nature of working in a crematorium are expected to perform tasks in a dignified and professional manner. Applicants should have excellent communication and customer care skills with the ability to work as part of a team or independently. You should be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of a crematorium and be comfortable and confident speaking in public. This role includes working within the grounds of the crematorium on an as needed basis to assist in maintaining the high standard of the grounds. Service room operations (including guiding mourners, assisting funeral directors, manage music/webcast/slideshow requirements on services Maintaining high standards of housekeeping of service room during working day Grounds maintenance work including grass cutting, planting, small construction work
The service provides services throughout the year an in all types of weather. Service provision includes public holidays and weekends, it is therefore an essential criterion that the successful candidates are expected to be available to work during these times and conditions.
View the Crematorium Assistant job profile
Please Apply online – All correspondence will be via your email address
Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Occupational sick pay Family friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave. Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema. Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)…