RAF Benevolent Fund Welfare Support Executive

Royal Air Force (RAF); Scotland; Remote; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The RAF Benevolent Fund seeks a dedicated individual to support veterans and their families through welfare casework and holistic assessments. In this community-based role, you will engage with beneficiaries and help them access essential services. Strong interpersonal skills and experience in social welfare are crucial for success in this impactful position.

Qualifications

• Experience in social welfare roles supporting individuals.
• Skills in building strong relationships.
• Ability to work with individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote RAF Benevolent Fund's welfare services.
• Conduct holistic assessments remotely and in person.
• Help access support from RAF Benevolent Fund and other charities.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship-Building

Job description

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

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year, we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund means being part of our RAF Family. In this role, you will have opportunities to engage with our beneficiaries and participate in events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day, you will play a part in changing lives and supporting the RAF Family through challenging times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their families are part of our RAF Family. We are here to support them when they need us most.

Join the RAF Family and make a difference.

We focus on:

• Reducing social isolation and loneliness among veterans.
• Supporting ill or injured personnel with suitable, safe housing.
• Funding youth services on stations to provide activities for children of service personnel.
• Providing grants to assist with the cost of living.

We are seeking an individual to promote the profile of the RAF Benevolent Fund's welfare services and to carry out welfare casework. The role involves holistic assessments of needs both remotely (telephone and online) and in person across the region. The successful candidate will work with individuals with complex needs, helping them access support from the RAF Benevolent Fund and other statutory and military charities, ensuring appropriate support is provided through casework.

The ideal candidate will have experience in social welfare roles, supporting individuals, with strong relationship-building skills and empathy for the Armed Forces community.

This community-based position is primarily remote, covering Inverness, Moray, and Aberdeenshire. The candidate must have a personal vehicle for regional travel, with occasional travel to London. The role requires an Enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK.

To apply, send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're suitable for this role, with examples of how you meet the job requirements, via our recruitment portal.