Bereavement Support Officer

About the Job

🧑‍⚖️ Role | Bereavement Support Officer

🎯 Areas | Emotional wellbeing, bereavement services, volunteer coordination, stakeholder engagement

✨ Tech | Microsoft Office, service databases

📍 Based | London (occasional site travel required)

💻 Remote | Hybrid – This role is 30 hours a week

💰 Offer | £45,000 – £52,000 pro rata

Hi 👋

We’re working with a well-established charity delivering care and tailored support to individuals with life-limiting conditions. Their Supportive Care & Community Wellbeing team is key to providing emotional and practical support to patients, families, and carers throughout bereavement.

They’re looking for a Bereavement Support Officer to lead on the delivery and development of bereavement services across the region.

💥 As a Bereavement Support Officer, you will:

• Coordinate and improve bereavement services across local boroughs
• Recruit, supervise, and support trained volunteers
• Build and maintain links with community and healthcare organisations
• Monitor service data and report on outcomes to support continuous improvement
• Deliver training sessions and identify development opportunities
• Lead remembrance events and represent the service externally

💥 What we’re looking for:

• Qualification in Social Work or equivalent
• Experience supporting individuals and families in emotionally complex situations
• Confidence working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of diverse communities and inclusive practice
• Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

💥 What we offer:

• A values-led organisation with a strong reputation in the community
• Opportunity to shape and grow a meaningful support service
• Access to professional development and CPD
• Hybrid working with a flexible approach
• Supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment