Armed Forces Welfare Officer – Part-Time & Mobile

The Defence Medical Welfare Service; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Defence Medical Welfare Service is seeking a part-time Armed Forces Welfare Officer to support serving personnel, veterans and families. The role involves working on a hospital and community-based medical pathway, with mobility and deployment as needed, aimed at improving access to welfare services for the military community.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. The role is 21 hours per week under a fixed contract with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Compassionate and enthusiastic about supporting the armed forces community.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide welfare support to serving personnel, veterans and families on a medical pathway in secondary care.
• Assist hard-to-reach veterans and carers; coordinate with Armed Forces Covenant services.
• Travel as required; be mobile and deployable.
• Work flexibly to meet job demands.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Compassionate

Job description

The Defence Medical Welfare Service is seeking a part-time Armed Forces Welfare Officer to support serving personnel, veterans and families. The role involves working on a hospital and community-based medical pathway, with mobility and deployment as needed, aimed at improving access to welfare services for the military community.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. The role is 21 hours per week under a fixed contract with flexible working arrangements.