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Position: Funeral Service Arranger Location: Powell's Funeral Directors, Ware Job Type: 38.33 Hours per week Salary: £25,652 per annum We're looking for an empathetic and well-organised individual to join our team at Powell's Funeral Directors as a Funeral Service Arranger. You'll be the first person families speak to, offering reassurance and support while ensuring every detail is handled with care and professionalism. Based at our branch inWare, you'll take pride in the day-to-day running of the branch - supporting families, ensuring high standards, and building trusted local relationships. With the aim of becoming the arranger of choice in your community, you'll also be trained to provide guidance on Funeral Plans and support with ceremonial duties when required. Why This Role Matters At Dignity, we believe that every farewell should be handled with compassion, dignity, and care. Your role will ensure that families feel supported, respected, and reassured every step of the way. The Role This is a rewarding and varied position that blends empathy, organisation, and local connection. You'll support families with all aspects of the funeral arrangement process - ensuring they feel informed, supported, and listened to from first call to final goodbye. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Support families with empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail</li> <li>Arrange funerals that meet family wishes, cultural practices, and legal requirements</li> <li>Oversee day-to-day branch operations, including administration and presentation</li> <li>Liaise with suppliers such as ministers, celebrants, and florists</li> <li>Promote Funeral Plan options and guide clients through their choices</li> <li>Represent the branch in the local community and contribute to outreach</li> <li>Train in Funeral Conducting to assist with ceremonial duties during peak times</li> <li>Uphold Dignity's standards of professionalism, care, and service</li> </ul>About You We're looking for someone who:<ul> <li>Brings compassion, calm, and empathy to emotionally sensitive situations</li> <li>Has strong communication, organisation, and administrative skills</li> <li>Is confident working independently, with branch-level responsibility</li> <li>Is comfortable in settings where the deceased may be resting, including chapel visits</li> <li>Has flexibility to work occasional weekends</li> <li>Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (desirable, not essential). Ability to travel to client homes and local branches is important</li> <li>Has experience in customer service, care, or admin (beneficial - full training is provided)</li> </ul>What We Offer<ul> <li>A meaningful career supporting families through difficult times</li> <li>Full training and ongoing personal development, including Funeral Plan Consultancy</li> <li>The opportunity to take responsibility for a branch and build your reputation locally</li> <li>30 - 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays</li> <li>Uniform and all necessary equipment provided</li> <li>Company pension, employee assistance programme, and life assurance</li> </ul>We wouldn't be able to provide this essential service without our people. If you'd like to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care - we'd love to hear from you. What are the next steps? To join us in this role, simply hit the 'apply' button to submit your application and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch! About Us We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism. Now we are building the UK's leading end of life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's largest will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well. Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end of life care. Here to help, whenever you need. FCA Statement We're regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Funeral Service Arranger

Permanent Full Time37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours work and occasional weekends/evenings)Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.With a person-focused approach to care, Davenham, Bradbury Court and Perrins House are picturesque homes situated in beautiful grounds in Malvern. Specialising in care for people with dementia, as well as residential and nursing care, we have a dedicated,well-trainedand compassionate team of staff that care for our residents.We now have an exciting opportunity for aClinical Leadto join our fantastic team!In this all-encompassing role, you will support the General Manager in providing leadership to the care and support staff and nurses to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and support. Always keeping the residents at the heart of our care delivery, you will take the lead on supporting andfacilitatingtheir nursing and medical needs, ensuring we are following legislative requirements and accepted best practice.As our Clinical Lead, you will<ul><li>Ensure all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date.</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee the duty rota - ensuring skills mix and numbers on duty areappropriate forthe assessed needs of the residents.</li></ul><ul><li>Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for our residents.</li></ul><ul><li>Identifyinformation, concerns and ideas for improvement and share them with the General Manager.</li></ul><ul><li>Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the Care Inspectorate and its requirements.</li></ul>Our Clinical Lead willbe registered with a relevant body (e.g. NMC) and have proven experience working within a similar role.With a strong understanding of CQC regulations, the Health and Social Care Actand adult safeguarding, you will havegreat communicationand leadership skills and will be comfortable communicating with external health professionals.Experienced working with residents, particularly those that may haveadditionalsupport needs, you will be knowledgeable on incident analysis and the completion of root cause analysis reports and willbe responsible forthesubsequentaction plan.You will need to havestrong communicationskills along with a good understanding of adult safeguarding and related issues.Thisisntjust a job;itsabout making a difference to older peoples lives every day.In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits:<ul><li>Learning, development, and progression.</li></ul><ul><li>Paid breaks.</li></ul><ul><li>Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.</li></ul><ul><li>Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employeeassistanceprogramme andUnmind.</li></ul><ul><li>Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.</li></ul><ul><li>Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt.</li></ul><ul><li>Health cash plans for you and your family.</li></ul><ul><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li></ul><ul><li>Long service awards, that increase with length of service.</li></ul><ul><li>Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.</li></ul><ul><li>Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.</li></ul><ul><li>Free DBS checks</li></ul>Safeguarding:Keeping everyone safe is one of the charityscorevalues andis central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy &amp; Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.Criminal record checks:As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each others differences. A charity where everyone is equal butdefinitely notthe same.Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts andretainsthe best people. People that care and can make a difference.We currently do not providesponsorship,but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.Dontdelay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.

Clinical Lead

Job Summary:We are looking for a confident and experienced Clinical Deputy Manager to support the Home Manager in leading the clinical and care teams. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring high standards of care, and maintaining full compliance with CQC and company policies. This is a leadership role suited for a skilled Registered Nurse passionate about elderly and dementia care.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support the Home Manager in managing and developing the care home.</li><li>Lead and manage the clinical team, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.</li><li>Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and regular reviews of residents' health.</li><li>Ensure safe medication administration and accurate record keeping.</li><li>Monitor compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding, and infection control policies.</li><li>Participate in audits, inspections, and quality improvement activities.</li><li>Mentor and supervise nurses and care staff, fostering a positive team environment.</li><li>Act as the senior point of contact in the managers absence.</li><li>Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external healthcare professionals.</li></ul>Essential Requirements:<ul><li>Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with a valid NMC PIN.</li><li>Prior experience in a senior nursing or deputy role in a care home setting.</li><li>Excellent clinical knowledge and leadership skills.</li><li>Strong understanding of CQC regulations and person-centred care.</li><li>Effective communication, problem-solving, and team management abilities.</li><li>Compassionate, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality care.</li></ul>

Clinical Deputy

Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced and committed Clinical Lead Nurse to oversee and support the delivery of high-quality clinical care within our care home. As the Clinical Lead, you will play a key role in managing the nursing team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining a person-centred approach to care.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing and care teams.</li><li>Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individualised care plans.</li><li>Ensure safe medication management in line with NMC and company guidelines.</li><li>Monitor clinical standards, infection control, and safeguarding practices.</li><li>Support the Home Manager in audits, compliance, and CQC inspections.</li><li>Lead by example, promoting dignity, choice, and independence for residents.</li><li>Liaise with external healthcare professionals and family members to coordinate care.</li><li>Supervise and mentor junior staff, including nurses and care assistants.</li><li>Participate in staff training, clinical supervision, and appraisals.</li></ul>Essential Requirements:<ul><li>Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with an active NMC PIN.</li><li>Proven experience in a senior nurse or team leader role within a care home setting.</li><li>Strong clinical skills and understanding of elderly and dementia care.</li><li>Knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding practices.</li><li>Effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>A passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred care.</li></ul>

Further your career and take on a new challenge as a Functional Specialist!We are recruiting for hybrid working Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Paramedics to make the most of their existing clinical knowledge and take on a new role with a leading, multi-national employer with Full time roles available.As a Functional Specialist you will be providing unbiased, comprehensive assessments for the Governments disability allowance (PIP) whilst ensuring a personalised, inclusive and empathetic service for the service user.Benefits Include:Basic salary of £38,500 - £39,500o£1000 sign off bonuso10% Bonus thereafteroOTE: £43,450 Salary increases upon successful completion of training stagesHybrid, Full time Training: Full time, 5 weeks 25 days Holidays per annum, rising to 27 days with serviceCompany Laptop and Mobile Phone providedAccess to Health &amp; Wellbeing programme and Headspace mobile appAnnual charity dayEmployee network groupsCompany matched pensionLife assurance15 weeks paid maternityCycle2work schemeYour New Role:As a multi-skilled Functional Specialist, you will manage caseloads from end to end which includes delivering face to face and virtual assessments, telephone assessments, initial review calls and paper-based reports (PBR). As a multi-skilled Functional Specialist, you will have greater job variety and autonomy to manage cases to conclusion.You will assess the full range of health conditions and disabilities affecting the claimant, including physical, sensory, mental, intellectual and cognitive impairments.You will have time built into your working rota for breaks, CPD, audit amendments, requesting and reviewing further evidence and team meetings.Requirements<ul><li>Qualified Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic.</li><li>1+ years post qualification experience.</li><li>Valid registration on NMC or HCPC without restrictions.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and strong IT literacy.</li></ul>

Functional Specialist

Home Manager - Worcestershire Salary: Up to £65,000 + KPI Bonuses + 7% Pension ContributionPanoramic Associates are working with a respected care provider to recruit an experienced and driven Home Manager for one of their leading care homes based in Worcestershire. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone ready to make a meaningful impact.What's on offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary up to £52,684 per annum</li><li>KPI-related performance bonuses</li><li>7% employer pension contribution</li><li>Clear opportunities for career growth and development</li><li>Complimentary meals during shifts</li><li>Supportive leadership and autonomy to drive change</li></ul>About the role: As Home Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the care home. You'll lead a dedicated team, ensure high standards of care, and implement strategies to improve service delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a home with huge potential and shape its future.What we're looking for:<ul><li>Proven leadership experience in a care home setting</li><li>Strong management and team development skills</li><li>Demonstrated success in turnaround or service improvement</li><li>A passion for delivering person-centred care</li><li>A background in health and social care management</li></ul>If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and lead with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

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