Chapel Attendant

Adur & Worthing; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council's bereavement services is looking for a Chapel Attendant in Worthing. This role involves developing relationships with bereaved families, overseeing funeral services, and performing manual tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a background in customer care. A driving license and access to a car are essential for this position, which requires a flexible working schedule. The council offers a supportive work environment with various benefits including generous leave and pension options.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local Government Pension

Training & development

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in bereavement-related roles is ideal but not essential.
• A driving license and access to a car is required.
• Must be able to handle manual tasks and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders and the bereaved.
• Act as the first point of contact for the funeral cortege.
• Oversee services and handle manual tasks as needed.

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Adaptable approach to work

Customer care

Job description

Overview

Adur & Worthing Cemeteries and Crematorium is seeking an experienced professional to join the Bereavement Services Team as a Chapel Attendant. In this role, you will carry out a range of duties, including developing relationships with key stakeholders and the bereaved, acting as the first point of contact for the funeral cortege, and overseeing services.

Post details

Post Title: Chapel Attendant
Post No: 44378
Salary: Starting from £25,185 to £25,989 p.a.
Scale / Band: Grade 2
Hours: 37 hours per week
Place Of Work: Adur & Worthing Cemeteries and Crematorium
Closing Date: 22nd February 2026 at 23:55

Responsibilities

• You may be required to work at any of our sites across both Councils, so a driving licence and access to a car is essential.
• Ideally you will have bereavement related experience but must be a good communicator, a problem solver, have an adaptable approach to work and provide a high standard of customer care.
• This role involves some manual handling and due to the nature of the work, being exposed to the elements is to be expected and a uniform and PPE will be provided.
• This position is a Monday to Saturday role and your working hours will be rota based over 5 days. You will also be required to open and close the crematorium on a rota basis with another member of staff.
• If you would like further information about this role, please contact [e-mail]

Conditions and equality

At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
• Local Government Pension
• Training & development
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee resource groups/networks
• Buddy Support Programme
• Flexible working options

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.