DMWS – Brighton Armed Forces Welfare Officer

Overview

DMWS – Brighton Armed Forces Welfare Officer

Location: The Chavasse Clinic, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Contract: Fixed Term

An exciting opportunity has arisen; do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people who have served in the armed forces and their families? 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 21 hours a week over 3 days. 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.

Based within The Chavasse Clinic University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, the DMWS Armed Forces Welfare Officer (AFWO) will support armed forces community members within the patient’s care pathway, providing person centred support to address nonclinical needs, and improving discharge time of the service users to the community.

All DMWS Armed Forces Welfare Officers need to be prepared to be mobile and deployable. Additionally, you should be willing to work flexibly to meet job demands. In return, you will be working within a dynamic organisation, making a real difference and receiving great benefits.

We recognise that our staff are the most important asset that we have. We offer employees the following benefits in recognition of their work:

• Annual Leave — We give employees 30 days a year annual leave plus Public Holidays (pro-rata’d for part-time employees).
• Pension — Auto enrolment onto DMWS workplace pension scheme – subject to eligibility. You will make a minimum contribution of 5% which DMWS will match. Contributions will be matched up to 6% by DMWS.
• Death in Service Scheme — Three times your annual salary to nominated beneficiaries – subject to eligibility
• Flexible Working — All flexible working requests are considered – many of our staff work flexible hours and work wholly, or partly from home.
• Work-based Parking/Mileage — For those who pay to park at their work-base, fees are repaid through expenses. Mileage claims are reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines.
• Enhanced Sick Pay — Enhanced sick pay scheme for all employees upon completion of their probationary period.
• Staff Recognition — Staff are regularly recognised for their work by the leadership team and their peers, via internal events, social media, and industry awards.
• Personal Development Programme — DMWS supports employee continuing professional development and training.
• £25 contribution towards eye tests and a contribution of £50 towards glasses (as long as they are only needed for DSE use and not otherwise needed on a standard prescription).

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