Bereavement Support Worker
Helping to create a society in which older people are valued and recognised; improving the quality of life for older people
Salary:
£23,113 per annum (pro rata) - £12.01 per hour
Hours:
Part time 22.5 hours per week: To include evenings and weekends where necessary to meet client needs
Contract Term:
Permanent
Location:
Based at Bank Street, Castleford but expected to conduct support sessions across the Wakefield district as required. This will include visits to clients’ homes
Please note a driving licence and use of a vehicle with Business use insurance is essential for this role
Role Description
The successful applicants will be responsible for providing emotional and practical support to people following a bereavement. This will include 1:1 support sessions, facilitating group work, development of support materials and more.
They will ensure that the service supports adults of all ages (18+) through bereavement and loss in a caring and compassionate manner, enabling people to access timely support following the death of a loved one in a way that is accessible and appropriate to meet their needs.
Closing Date: 12.00 noon – Tuesday 2nd July 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a growing local charity that prides itself on the work it does every year with thousands of older people. Team working and the ability to understand our complex operating environment whilst ensuring that a personable and caring approachable is maintained is essential.
We know that no candidate will meet all the desirable qualification/requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, please don’t let this stop you from applying.
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If you are committed to providing a quality service in a manner that promotes dignity, respect and independence for older people we would like to hear from you.
How to apply:
To apply please download and complete all the documents below:
Working for Age UK Wakefield District
Job Description and Person Specification
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Please return your completed Application Form, updated CV and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (optional), by email to jobs@ageukwd.org.uk, by post or hand-deliver to Age UK Wakefield District, 7 Bank Street, Castleford, WF10 1JD, marking your envelope ‘Confidential’, and for the attention of Sophie Jackson.
For further information or an informal discussion about the role please ring Sophie Jackson on 01977 552114 or email: sophiejackson@ageukwd.org.uk