Bereavement Support Worker
Independent Funeral Home
BristolPart-timeOn-sitePosted 7 days ago
£26,000 – £32,000 FTE (part-time)
Job Description
A hospice in Bristol is seeking a Bereavement Support Worker to provide emotional support and practical help to individuals and families affected by loss.
Your role:
- Providing one-to-one bereavement counselling and support
- Facilitating bereavement support groups
- Conducting initial assessments of bereaved individuals
- Making referrals to specialist services where appropriate
- Maintaining case notes and records
- Contributing to the development of bereavement services
- Supporting training and awareness activities
Requirements:
- Relevant qualification in counselling, social work, or bereavement support
- Experience working with bereaved people
- Understanding of grief and loss theories
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Ability to work sensitively with diverse communities
- DBS check required