Apprentice Funeral Support Operative - Haywards Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom - Dignity Plc

Description

There's more to funerals than you think...

At Dignity, we are committed to providing people with the highest standards of services and care, helping our clients every step of the way when they need us most.

We exist to serve our clients, families, and communities for all their end-of-life needs.

We are focused on delivering the highest quality of service, with choice and flexibility for the best value for money.

Great service comes from great people who are all aligned with our purpose and vision, to be the UK's Leading Provider of End-of-Life Care.

We work in teams, and just like a family, we care for and protect our people and those that we look after.

We embrace our diversity, celebrate our differences, and help each other grow.

We currently have an opportunity for a Funeral Service Operative to join our dedicated team of funeral professionals at Central Sussex Care Centre in Bolney, Hickstead.

What Will I Be Doing as a Funeral Service Operative?

As a Funeral Service Operative, you will be at the very heart and focal point of our business, persistently delivering consistently high levels of client services to the deceased and their families.

Usual branch operating hours are between Monday - Friday (09:00 - 17:00) and some of our posts will require you to assist our on-call rota at night and on the weekend 1 in every 5 weeks, this will be fully discussed with you throughout the recruitment process.

Being part of the funeral service by bearing the coffin and driving company vehicles
Assisting the Funeral Director with pre-funeral checks including route planning and address checking.
A full UK driving licence (manual)
The necessary documentation for a basic DBS, reference & driving licence check.
The determination to deliver excellent client services
Accruing days holiday + bank holidays
Sick pay eligibility after 12 month qualifying period
Life Assurance 2 x salary
Company Pension Scheme
Opportunity to enrol on several of our apprenticeship schemes
Full uniform provided

We are also investing in our people with a wide range of bite-sized digital topics that allow you to guide your own professional development in engaging and effective ways.

These range from our Diversity and Inclusion training and Mental Health Awareness to How to Cook in Spanish
Apprenticeships

From HR Administration to MBA level qualifications, our Learning and Development team provide professional development opportunities at all levels across our organisation.

Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements.

The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy).

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.

to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.