Armed Forces Welfare Officer — Part Time

The Defence Medical Welfare Service; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) invites applications for an Armed Forces Welfare Officer (AFWO). This part-time fixed contract role is 21 hours per week across three days, with one day a Thursday.

You will support armed forces personnel and families, require a full UK driving licence, and be prepared to be mobile and deployable within the care pathway. DMWS has served the armed forces community for over 80 years and offers a dynamic work environment with meaningful impact and

Qualifications

• Experience in family and carers welfare.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Willingness to travel/mobile across locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to address non-clinical needs within the care pathway.
• Improve discharge time by coordinating with community services and the armed forces’ network.
• Support armed forces community members and their families along the care pathway.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Compassionate

Welfare support

Education

Family and carers welfare experience

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) invites applications for an Armed Forces Welfare Officer (AFWO). This part-time fixed contract role is 21 hours per week across three days, with one day a Thursday.

You will support armed forces personnel and families, require a full UK driving licence, and be prepared to be mobile and deployable within the care pathway. DMWS has served the armed forces community for over 80 years and offers a dynamic work environment with meaningful impact and