Down to Earth Development Worker
Quick answer
Quaker Social Action is hiring a remote Down to Earth Development Worker paying £22,876 - £23,965 per annum for 21-22 hours/week to support bereaved people on low incomes.
- Role
- Down to Earth Development Worker
- Organization
- Quaker Social Action (QSA)
- Location
- Office-based near Euston, London with hybrid working
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £22,876 - £23,965 per annum (21-22 hours/week)
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Supports the delivery of QSA’s funeral poverty service, Down to Earth, offering direct support for bereaved people on low incomes across the UK.
What you'll do
- Offer direct support over a phone helpline to clients planning funerals
- Develop knowledge about funeral options and funding sources
- Work with colleagues to design online tools and resources
- Promote Down to Earth through QSA’s platforms and networks
What it takes
- Experience in supporting people through complex systems or casework
- Excellent communication skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency
- Empathy and tact when engaging with bereaved individuals
- Knowledge of end-of-life issues, funerals, bereavement, debt
- Commitment to assessing impact
What you'll bring
How we treat you
6% pension contribution, 25 days leave per year (increasing with service), basic DBS check required
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is office-based near Euston, London with some home working.
What is the compensation package?
The salary ranges from £22,876 to £23,965 per annum for 21-22 hours/week.
What are the key qualifications required?
Experience in supporting people through complex systems or casework, excellent communication skills, empathy and tact when engaging with bereaved individuals, knowledge of end-of-life issues, funerals, bereavement, debt, commitment to assessing impact.
How do I apply?
Submit your CV and a supporting statement by 10am on Monday 7 September to [email protected]. You will also need to complete the online equity and diversity monitoring form.
How to apply
Apply directly on Quaker Social Action (QSA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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