Walking With The Wounded – Veterans Liaison and Support Officer (VLSO)

Confederation of Service Charities; Location (WV); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Veterans Liaison and Support Officer to support ex-armed forces personnel in Hertfordshire. This home-based role involves daily travel within the region to empower individuals post-military service, focusing on mental health recovery and independence. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable adults and the ability to create tailored support plans. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike 2 Work Scheme

Competitive annual leave

Death in Service benefit

Travel Expenses

Qualifications

• Prior experience of working with vulnerable adults required.
• Ability to navigate mental health pathways.
• Must be motivated and self-starting.

Responsibilities

• Support ex-service personnel in community settings.
• Create support plans to aid clients' stabilization.
• Work collaboratively with NHS teams and local services.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adults

Independent work

Strong communication

Job description

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Walking With The Wounded – Veterans Liaison and Support Officer (VLSO)

Location:

East of England covering Hertfordshire.

Based from home with daily travel within the region.

Competitive and commensurate with experience

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (e.g. Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm with half-an-hour unpaid lunch break)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Company benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Death in Service following successful completion of probation
• Travel Expenses
• Competitive annual leave plus Bank Holidays….

Do you have experience in supporting vulnerable adults and empowering them to move forward with their journey?

Walking With the Wounded (WWTW) supports those who have served in the British Armed Forces and their families, specialising in developing pathways to independence.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Veterans Liaison and Officer (VLSO) to join a team providing support to ex-armed forces personnel. You will be home-based, with a caseload spread across Hertfordshire and occasionally adjoining counties.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who will empower ex-service personnel to regain their independence after a period of Mental Health (MH) Crisis, supporting them to thrive and contribute to our communities. This role will join a team of existing VLSOs across the East of England as part of a wider collaborative team within NHS England’s Op Courage – the Veterans’ Mental Health and Wellbeing service, and will work with other service charities and local support services. You will be home based with daily travel around your local region to support your clients and build relationships in the community, whilst working as part of the wider regional WWTW and NHS clinical teams.

We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with prior experience of working with vulnerable adults; an individual who can work independently to set priorities that accurately reflect the client’s needs. Your role will be to work with clients in the community (or their homes), facilitating intense support and analysing individual needs to create a support plan that will break down barriers to a successful stabilisation, whilst navigating their mental health pathway.

In return, we will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate and develop your skills and career as a Veterans Liaison and Support Officer in a supportive, inclusive environment. In this role, no two days are the same and every day will bring new challenges. Internal training will be provided, and we encourage our staff to develop their own personal and professional skills.

For an informal discussion please contact Anne Germany 07935-065716.

It is important you read through WWTW key values, the Job Description and Person Specification prior to completing and submitting a WWTW short application with a supporting CV. All documents can be accessed by clicking here .

Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 29 September 25. (The advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.)

Interviews are planned for the week commencing 06 October 25 and will be held via Teams.