Bereavement Service Manager inGrimsby inGrimsby PUBLISHED 26 DEC 2023

£29,161.60 to £35,116.80 a year Based on 30 hours  PERMANENT 
To maintain and manage the bereavement referrals and waiting list, undertaking assessments of need for appropriate bereavement support provision, reviews and possible referrals to other services.


Role Purpose

The post holder will play a key role in leading the forward planning and development of the Bereavement Service. Promoting the highest quality bereavement care and support for children, young people and adults referred to the bereavement service.

To be responsible for a team of counsellors, caseworkers and volunteers, providing specialist and therapeutic counselling to children, young people and adults, who have been bereaved through a death by any means, using individual, group and family techniques as appropriate.

To provide support in a variety of locations including the hospice, community and schools. This may also be provided virtually or by telephone depending on client need.

Ensure there is a range of information and support available to meet the spectrum of need.

To network with external stakeholders to promote the service


Main Responsibilities

Hold responsibility for the line management of a team of bereavement counsellors, caseworkers and volunteers.

To develop and provide a high-quality bereavement service (at all levels, as per NICE guidelines) for those who have accessed our services, are within our catchment area or the wider childrens catchment areas.

To work responsively and creatively, with children, young people and adults who have been bereaved using an MDT approach with other organisations/professionals involved as appropriate.

To maintain and manage the bereavement referrals and waiting list, undertaking assessments of need for appropriate bereavement support provision, reviews and possible referrals to other services. To undertake risk assessments of clients accessing the service in the community as well as the hospice.


Bereavement Service Manager




A REWARDING CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE



Are you looking to make a difference with your next role?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Bereavement Service Manager at St Andrews Hospice, Grimsby.


In return we offer you:








Competitive salary


Unsocial hour payments


On call allowance


Paid NMC Registration


High staff ratios


Contributory pension scheme


Excellent annual leave.


Bridge tolls paid for staff who live over the Humber Bridge


Access to excellent staff benefits


Revalidation and Excellent CPD


Flexible working





Our Bereavement Service provides specialist and therapeutic counselling to children, young people and adults, who have been bereaved through a death by any means, using individual, group and family techniques as appropriate. This service is continually growing and trying innovative ways to meet the needs of a diverse group of individuals.

As the manager of this service, we are looking for an individual who has experience in developing and coordinating services and who is passionate about delivering high quality to support to people at their most vulnerable.

You will be a qualified counsellor at degree level or above and be registered with the appropriate professional body.


Role Purpose

The post holder will play a key role in leading the forward planning and development of the Bereavement Service. Promoting the highest quality bereavement care and support for children, young people and adults referred to the bereavement service.

To be responsible for a team of counsellors, caseworkers and volunteers, providing specialist and therapeutic counselling to children, young people and adults, who have been bereaved through a death by any means, using individual, group and family techniques as appropriate.

To provide support in a variety of locations including the hospice, community and schools. This may also be provided virtually or by telephone depending on client need.

Ensure there is a range of information and support available to meet the spectrum of need.

To network with external stakeholders to promote the service


Main Responsibilities

Hold responsibility for the line management of a team of bereavement counsellors, caseworkers and volunteers.

To develop and provide a high-quality bereavement service (at all levels, as per NICE guidelines) for those who have accessed our services, are within our catchment area or the wider childrens catchment areas.

To work responsively and creatively, with children, young people and adults who have been bereaved using an MDT approach with other organisations/professionals involved as appropriate.

To maintain and manage the bereavement referrals and waiting list, undertaking assessments of need for appropriate bereavement support provision, reviews and possible referrals to other services. To undertake risk assessments of clients accessing the service in the community as well as the hospice.


Bereavement Service Manager




A REWARDING CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE



Are you looking to make a difference with your next role?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Bereavement Service Manager at St Andrews Hospice, Grimsby.


In return we offer you:








Competitive salary


Unsocial hour payments


On call allowance


Paid NMC Registration


High staff ratios


Contributory pension scheme


Excellent annual leave.


Bridge tolls paid for staff who live over the Humber Bridge


Access to excellent staff benefits


Revalidation and Excellent CPD


Flexible working





Our Bereavement Service provides specialist and therapeutic counselling to children, young people and adults, who have been bereaved through a death by any means, using individual, group and family techniques as appropriate. This service is continually growing and trying innovative ways to meet the needs of a diverse group of individuals.

As the manager of this service, we are looking for an individual who has experience in developing and coordinating services and who is passionate about delivering high quality to support to people at their most vulnerable.

You will be a qualified counsellor at degree level or above and be registered with the appropriate professional body.



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