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Location: Southeast of England – Havant or surrounding areas
Salary: £25,000 – £27,135 dependant on experience
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 (e.g. 9-5 with half hour unpaid break)
Contract Type: Fixed Term – Until 31st March 2023
Company benefits:
- 5% Employer pension contribution
- Employee Assistance programme
- Death in Service following completion of probation
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Travel expenses
Do you have experience in supporting vulnerable adults and empowering them to move forward with their journey?
Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) has an exciting opportunity for a Veteran Liaison & Support Officers (VLSO) spread around the North of England to support an existing team.
We are looking for a dedicated member of staff who will empower ex-service personnel to regain their independence after a period of MH Crisis to support them to thrive and contribute in our communities. This role will be part of an existing team of VLSOs across the Southeast of England as part of a wider collaborative team to include Solent NHS Trust as Lead Provider as part of the new High Intensity Service which fits within NHS England’s Op Courage The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing service. You will be home based with daily travel around your local regions to support your clients and build relationships in the community, whilst working as part of the wider regional NHS HIS clinical team and Peer Support Workers. You will need to be a self-starter with the motivation and the ability to get the job done.
WWTW supports those who have served in the British Armed Forces and their families. We specialise in developing pathways to independence as well as employment with organisations who recognise and value the unique skills and qualities of our ex-service personnel.
We are looking for a self-starter with prior experience of working with vulnerable adults, an individual who can work independently to set priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of role responsibilities. Primarily you will be part of a small team of staff at WWTW operating in a much wider collaboration that includes the NHS, other service charities and local support services. Your role will be to work with clients in the community (or their homes) facilitating intense support by analysing individual needs to create a support plan that will break down barriers to a successful stabilisation and navigate the pathway of their Mental Health journey.
In return, we will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate and develop your skills and career as a Veterans Liaison & Support Officer in a supportive, inclusive environment. In this role, no two days are the same and every day will bring new challenges. Internal training will be provided and we encourage our staff to develop their own personal and professional skills.
For an informal discussion please contact Cal Stewart on 07514 644 975
You can read more about WWTW on our website www.walkingwiththewounded.org.uk.
It is important you read through WWTW key values, the Job Description and Person Specification prior to completing and submitting WWTW short application with a supporting CV, all documents can be accessed via the link here.
If you have any problems with the application process, the HR team are happy to assist.
Closing date for applications is 13 April 2022. The advert may be closed early as if sufficient applications are received.
Interviews are planned for the week commencing 18 April 2022, the exact dates will be confirmed closer to the time. Interviews will be held via Zoom or another webinar type platform, depending on current Covid-19 restrictions.
WWTW is an equal opportunities employer. WWTW is an employer committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of its staff.
