Welfare Officer
Location: Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Contract: Full Time (two positions)
Salary: £26,323.00
Closing date: 14th May 2024
We are now recruiting for two Welfare Officers to provide support to veterans and other members of the armed forces community using NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s services.
· Being a bridge between clinical leads, discharge teams and the veteran patient
· Constructing networks with local community groups, statutory and third sector organisations, both military and non-military
· Building rapport with the veteran patient to assess their needs and concerns, and then putting together an appropriate support package, which may involve making onward referrals to other veteran charities, social services, or engagement with the clinical team.
· Offering emotional and practical support to identify and access solutions that will address the psychosocial factors impacting on recovery, discharge, future health and wellbeing.
· Advocating for the veteran, including helping to resolve communication issues with hospital staff and GPs.
· Timely and accurate upkeep of service user records on the DMWS Portal, including capturing evidence of outcomes.
· Raising awareness about the Armed Forces Covenant and the issues faced by the armed forces community, including talking to NHS Teams , giving presentations, input to Armed Forces Week communications and Remembrance Day.
• 30 days leave plus bank holidays calculated pro-rata
• Mileage paid between locations (45p per mile)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Up to 6% matched pension contributions
• Death in service benefits
• Great training opportunities
• £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).
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption family friendly benefits
Applications close on Tuesday 14th May 2024
To apply please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role. Please remember to click on ‘upload’ otherwise we may not receive your attachments. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence. 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.