Bereavement Services Support Officer

Company: Adur & Worthing Councils
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Location: Worthing
Job Description:

Job Details

Job Category: Operations & Sustainability

Salary: £28,598 to £31,022 per annum

Grade: 4

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Worthing Crematorium

Closing date: 12th July 2026 at 23:55

Interview date: week commencing 20th July 2026

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced professional to join the Bereavement Services Team as a Bereavement Services Support Officer. In this role, you will support the Senior Bereavement Services Team Leader to provide an effective frontline administrative support for Bereavement Services, including Worthing Crematorium, Adur & Worthing Cemeteries and closed churchyards.

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Bereavement Services Team Leader in providing effective frontline administrative support for Bereavement Services at Worthing Crematorium, Adur & Worthing Cemeteries and closed churchyards.

Work at Worthing Crematorium Monday to Friday, with working hours spread evenly over 5 days.

Qualifications and Attributes

Ideally having bereavement-related experience, you must be a good communicator, a problem solver, have an adaptable approach to work, and provide a high standard of customer care.

Equal Opportunities

At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers. If you are a care leaver under the age of 25, you can apply under our guaranteed interview scheme. Confirm your status when you apply.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer proportionate interviews to qualified applicants with a disability.

Benefits

  • Generous leave entitlement – a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
  • Occupational Health
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Employee resource groups/networks
  • Buddy Support Programme
  • Flexible working options

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Standard of conduct is high to prevent harassment, bullying or victimisation. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026