Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary: Grade B SCP 2 £24,413 Pro Rata
Location: Thornton Garden of Rest, Southport Crematorium
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 28/02/2026 at 23:59
Reference: 1234/26/331520

Bereavement Services are a small team operating within the Operational In House Services Directorate providing Burial, Cremation, Exhumation and Memorialisation facilities throughout the district of Sefton.

We are seeking to appoint a Seasonal Operative to work within our Bereavement Services Team, between April 2026 - September 2026.

You will work as part of a team to undertake a range of grounds and public realm maintenance and development work such as sweeping, emptying litter bins, strimming and grass cutting in all weather conditions. Uniform including PPE is provided.

You must be physically capable of undertaking the full range of duties as required by the post.

You should also have excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Closing Date: 28th February 2026

Provisional Interview Date: 6th March 2026

Equal Opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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