At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate bereavement support to children and families navigating grief.
- Company: Join Guy's Gift, a charity dedicated to supporting bereaved children and young people.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Be part of a small, supportive team focused on compassion and collaboration.
- Why this job: Help children build resilience and access vital support in their communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in bereavement support or counselling is preferred.
Every child deserves support through grief. Join Guy's Gift to provide compassionate bereavement support to children, young people and families across Coventry and Warwickshire. We're looking for a Community Based Bereavement Support Worker or Community Based Bereavement Counsellor to help children and young people navigate grief, build resilience and access the support they need. Working across community settings, you will deliver high-quality support that is timely, child-centred and responsive to the needs of each family.
Location: Hybrid/home-based with travel across Coventry and Warwickshire
Hours: 18 hours per week
Salary:
- Community Based Bereavement Support Worker: £23,500–£25,500 FTE (£11,750–£12,750 pro rata)
- Community Based Bereavement Counsellor: £25,500–£27,500 FTE (£12,750–£13,750 pro rata)
Contract: Initial 12-month fixed-term contract
Reporting to: Delivery Team Leader
Closing date: Wednesday 1 July 2026 at midday
About Guy's Gift: Guy's Gift supports children, young people and families who are experiencing bereavement and change. Our work is rooted in compassion and respect, and we believe that no child should face grief alone. We are passionate about ensuring that every child and young person has access to timely and meaningful support when they need it most.
Appointment will be made as either a Community Based Bereavement Support Worker or Community Based Bereavement Counsellor depending on qualifications, professional registration and experience. This role provides compassionate, child-centred support to children, young people and families affected by bereavement, helping them navigate grief, build resilience and access support within their communities.
About the Role: This role plays an important part in delivering direct support to bereaved children and young people across Coventry and Warwickshire. Working closely with the Delivery Team Leader and wider team, the post holder will provide support through group work, one-to-one bereavement support or counselling, and Support to Support pathways for families and professionals. A central aspect of the role is helping children and young people access the most appropriate support in a timely and meaningful way, including contributing to assessments with families and identifying appropriate pathways of support. This is a community based role requiring independence, professional judgement and the ability to build positive relationships across a range of settings including schools, community venues and family environments. You will be joining a small, reflective and supportive team where collaboration, compassion and safe practice are central to how we work. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to bereaved children and young people within the local community.
How to Apply: Applications are made by completing the Guy's Gift application form. We adhere to safer recruitment and do not accept CVs alone in application for any position with the charity. Please find a full application pack on the Guy's Gift website.
Community Based Bereavement Support Worker / Community Based Bereavement Counsellor employer: Guy's Gift
At Guy's Gift, we are dedicated to providing compassionate bereavement support to children and families in Coventry and Warwickshire. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while ensuring that our team is deeply connected to the community we serve. We foster a supportive and collaborative work culture, offering opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of bereaved children and young people.
