Welfare Officer

The Defence Medical Welfare Service; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting the armed forces community is seeking a part-time Welfare Support role in Chelmsford. You will provide compassionate support and contribute to family and carers welfare activities. The role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, workplace pension, and support for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Flexible working

Parking/mileage reimbursement

Enhanced sick pay

Personal development support

Eye care contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in family and carers welfare is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to the armed forces community.
• Contribute to family and carers welfare activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate support

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen; we are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team and independently, who is compassionate and enthusiastic about supporting the armed forces’ community. This role is part time working 28 hours a week over 4 days on a fixed term contract for 1 year. If you have family and carers welfare experience, this role may be for you.

DMWS is an international charity that has been providing medical welfare support to the armed forces community for over 80 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to the armed forces community, working as part of a team and independently.
• Contribute to family and carers welfare activities as appropriate to the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in family and carers welfare (desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is required for the role.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 30 days per year plus Public Holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time employees).
• Pension: Auto enrolment onto DMWS workplace pension scheme – employee minimum 5%, DMWS matches up to 6% (subject to eligibility).
• Death in Service Scheme: Three times annual salary to nominated beneficiaries (subject to eligibility).
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours and/or home working where possible.
• Parking/Mileage: Fees for parking at the work-base repaid; mileage claims reimbursed per HMRC guidelines.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Available upon completion of probation.
• Staff Recognition: Regular recognition by leadership and peers.
• Personal Development Programme: Support for continuing professional development and training.
• Eye care: £25 contribution towards eye tests and £50 towards glasses for DSE use.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter before you click apply. Submit files in PDF format.

Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle required for this role. Applications will be considered as they are submitted. DMWS reserve the right to close the application process early; feedback will be provided only to candidates who attend interviews.

Closing date

Midnight 1st October 2025