Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the military community? Are you a confident, self-starter with welfare experience? We are looking for someone with strong people skills, who can work independently and as part of a team, to join the DMWS Bank Team in Somerset.

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

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 versatile 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). For full please click on the following link Bank Welfare Officer -_ (003) Please submit your files in PDF format before submission. 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.

Closing date: Midnight 14th August 2026

📌 Bank Welfare Officer (Somerset)
🏢 Defence Medical Welfare Service
📍 Somerset