At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate bereavement support to children and families navigating grief.
- Company: Join Guy's Gift, a caring organisation dedicated to supporting bereaved children.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and meaningful community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of grieving children and young people.
- Qualifications: Experience in bereavement support or counselling is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23500 - 25500 £ per year.
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.
Community Based Bereavement Support Worker / Community Based Bereavement Counsellor employer: South West Community Chaplaincy
At Guy's Gift, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of bereaved children and families across Coventry and Warwickshire. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and compassion, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development while ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. With a hybrid working model and a focus on child-centred support, you will have the chance to make a real difference in your community while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Contact Details:
South West Community Chaplaincy Recruitment Team
