Bereavement Support Worker / Counsellor

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: 17.5 hours per week
Salary:
• Bereavement Support Worker: £23,500-£25,500 FTE (£11,750-£12,750 pro rata)
• 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 11th November 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

• Deliver direct support to bereaved children and young people across Coventry and Warwickshire through group work, one-to-one bereavement support or counselling, and Support to Support pathways for families and professionals.

• Work closely with the Delivery Team Leader and wider team to help children and young people access the most appropriate support in a timely and meaningful way.

• Contribute to assessments with families and identify appropriate pathways of support.

• Work independently, using professional judgement to build positive relationships across schools, community venues and family environments.

• Contribute to a small, reflective and supportive team where collaboration, compassion and safe practice are central to how we work.

• 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.