Respite & Care Executive (Maternity Cover)

Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization supporting veterans seeks a Respite and Care Executive in London. This full-time, fixed-term role focuses on providing care support and coordinating with various teams. Candidates must have strong communication skills, an understanding of social care, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary of circa £40,000 plus benefits. Closing date for applications is December 3, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three days per week working in the London HQ.
• Standard DBS check required; a basic DBS check is mandatory.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite and care support to beneficiaries.
• Work with Advocacy and Connections teams for client support.
• Coordinate with external organisations and care providers.
• Communicate effectively and maintain a paperless environment.

Skills

Articulate communication

Strong IT skills

Understanding of the social care system

Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act

Fluent in Arabic

Job description

Fixed Term Full Time

Circa

£40,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund supports veterans and their families by reducing social isolation, providing safe accommodation for the ill or injured, funding youth services on RAF stations, and offering grants to help with the cost of living. Working at the Fund gives you an opportunity to play a part in improving the lives of those who serve or have served in the RAF.

Respite and Care Executive Position

Respite and Care Executives enable beneficiaries to maintain independence for as long as possible and provide support during formal care periods. They collaborate closely with the Advocacy, Friendships and Connections teams to ensure all needs are met.

We are looking for a candidate to cover maternity leave for 14 months. The new Executive will work alongside the current holder and team members for 2 months to learn the role, then take over existing cases as part of the Respite Care and Advocacy Team, and collaborate with colleagues in the Operations Directorate (mainly Welfare).

Responsibilities

• Provide respite and care support to beneficiaries, maintaining their independence and facilitating formal care when required.
• Work with Advocacy, Friendships and Connections teams to ensure comprehensive support for each client.
• Coordinate with external case‑working organisations, RAF stations, care providers, and holders of lasting power of attorney (LPA).
• Communicate effectively with people of all ages and maintain a paperless environment using appropriate IT skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Articulate communicator with strong IT skills.
• Understanding of the social care system and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Standard DBS check required; a basic DBS check is mandatory.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of three days per week working in the London HQ.

Apply

To apply please click on this link and send your CV together with a cover letter detailing why you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

Closing Date

Wednesday 3rd December 2025 5:00 pm. Preferred start date will be early January.

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Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously and appropriate background checks will be completed.

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Job Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Vacancy: 1