DMWS – Welfare Officer (Milton Keynes)

***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***


Location: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Contract: 1-year fixed term contract, 21 hours per week
Salary: £15,334.00 (full-time equivalent of £25,556.00)
Closing date: 12/09/2023
Excellent benefits and the opportunity to be part of a wonderful team.

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 Milton Keynes.

We are looking for someone with great interpersonal skills, compassion and the ability to handle complex cases. As part of this role, you will be supporting patients and their families (both inpatient and outpatient) at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The responsibilities will be the welfare and effective management of referrals as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Attending multi-disciplinary meetings and carrying out joint, and lone visits to patients, and liaising with other agencies within the hospital and community to ensure the best outcome for patients and families. You will be required to correctly assess the welfare needs of service users with unfaltering professionalism and sensitivity. You will need to be able to provide a rapid, solution-driven personal response to support in times of need, or in crisis situations. In return, you will be working within a dynamic organisation, making a real difference, and receiving great benefits.

For more information on the position please read our Welfare Officer Job Description.

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.
• Access to Smart Health with a 24/7 virtual GP Service.

Applications close on 12 September 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 full UK Driving Licence. Applications will be actively reviewed on receipt. DMWS reserve the right to close the application process early.

Apply here.

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