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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.
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Registered Charity
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Supporting bereaved children and young people in Coventry and Warwickshire.
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At YMCA Sutton Coldfield, we transform the lives of young people with support, respite and safe spaces.
Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with disabilities in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham? We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Disability Support Worker to join our team, helping adults build confidence, develop independence, and enjoy fulfilling lives within their community.
In this rewarding and varied role, you’ll work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver engaging activities, personalised support, and high-quality care, tailored to each person’s needs and abilities. If you are committed to promoting inclusion and making a positive impact in the community, we would love to hear from you.
As a charity, safeguarding adults and children is part of everything we do and is everyone’s responsibility. We have a strong organisational culture of acceptance and participation, and we believe in leading the way to make our community and the world a more inclusive place.
We are a friendly, inclusive organisation with policies, working arrangements and benefits that support staff wellbeing and learning.
To apply for this role, you need to complete our application form and explain how you meet the person specification as outlined in the job description. We do not accept CVs.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Tuesday 30th June 2026
We expect interviews to be held at our Sutton Coldfield office during week commencing 14th July 2026.
Please apply asap. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early without notice if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment This is reflected in our recruitment and vetting processes which includes asking candidates to provide information about any gaps in employment, pre-employment checks, including references, an identity check, right to work in the UK and proof of qualifications.
A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all we do. We aim to grow an inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcome irrespective of age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or social-economic backgrounds.
YMCA Sutton Coldfield is a registered charity in England (1008752).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.