Armed Forces Welfare Officer - Part-Time, Flexible Support

Confederation of Service Charities; Mid Sussex; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Pension Auto enrolment

Death in Service Scheme

Flexible Working

Parking/Mileage

Enhanced Sick Pay

Staff Recognition

Personal Development Programme

Eye care allowance

Job summary

DMWS is seeking a part-time Armed Forces Welfare Officer (AFWO) based at The Chavasse Clinic, within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves supporting armed forces community members with non-clinical needs, improving discharge times, and working both in teams and independently.

The position is a fixed contract, 21 hours per week over 3 days, with at least one Thursday shift. Candidates should have family and carers welfare experience if possible and must hold a valid

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Experience in family and carers welfare is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to address non-clinical needs in the care pathway.
• Assist with discharge planning to improve time to community care.
• Be mobile and deployable as needed across locations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Compassionate

Armed forces support

Job description

DMWS is seeking a part-time Armed Forces Welfare Officer (AFWO) based at The Chavasse Clinic, within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves supporting armed forces community members with non-clinical needs, improving discharge times, and working both in teams and independently.

The position is a fixed contract, 21 hours per week over 3 days, with at least one Thursday shift. Candidates should have family and carers welfare experience if possible and must hold a valid