***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***
Location: London – Home based and travel required
Contract: Fixed term for 18 months (with possible extension)
Salary: £33,266.25
Closing date: 27/01/2023
Full time: 35hours per week
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of the military community? Are you a confident, self-starter with welfare experience? We are looking for someone with strong people skills, who can work independently and as part of a large team, to join DMWS in London.
The DMWS Family Welfare Officer will be community based throughout London, they will be the single point of contact (SPoC) for families or carers of Veterans who are admitted or receiving health treatment in London acute or mental health services. The post is a full-time position. The incumbent will be required to travel frequently throughout the region. The role will sit within the Op Courage Team within London but will work with NHS trusts and form excellent networks with statutory and third sector organisations within the region.
Benefits include:
• 30 days leave plus bank holidays calculated pro-rata
• Mileage paid between locations (45p per mile)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Up to 6% matched pension contributions
• Death in service benefits
• Great training opportunities
• £25 contribution towards eye tests and a contribution of £50 towards glasses. (As long as they are only needed for DSE use and not otherwise needed on a standard prescription).
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption family friendly benefits.
For more information on the position please read our Family Welfare Officer London
Applications close at 9am on Friday 27 January 2023.
To apply please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role. Please remember to click on ‘upload’ otherwise we may not receive your attachments. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence. Applications will be actively reviewed on receipt. DMWS reserve the right to close the application process early.
