DMWS DMWS’ practical and emotional support ensures that no family goes through the worry of illness or injury alone.

The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is an independent charity providing medical welfare to the armed forces, veterans, NHS staff, emergency services, The Merchant Navy & their immediate family when they are receiving medical treatment in hospital. Since 1943 DMWS has also deployed to areas of conflict with the Armed Forces working alongside medical staff in the Field Hospitals. It is the on

ly military charity and civilian welfare organisation to do so. The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is an external provider of expert Welfare, Resilience and Mental Health First Aid Training for preventative and intervention strategies for people working in the welfare arena and anyone who wants to improve their knowledge and confidence in supporting others. The St John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service (known as DMWS) is a registered charity in England and Wales (1087210) and in Scotland (SC045460).

Job Vacancy: Head of DevelopmentLocation: Home-based, with regular travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays.C...
20/08/2026

Job Vacancy: Head of Development
Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Closing date: 4th September 2026

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of those who serve in the Armed Forces and their families?

To apply, please visit: https://dmws.org.uk/careers/head-of-development/



alt text: Job opening for Head of Development, home-based with UK travel, salary £40,000-£45,000, closing 4/9/2026

Job Vacancy: Marketing and Communications LeadLocation: Home-basedContract: PermanentSalary: £34,000 - £38,000Closing da...
19/08/2026

Job Vacancy: Marketing and Communications Lead
Location: Home-based
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000
Closing date: 4th September 2026

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of those who serve in the Armed Forces and their families?

To apply, please visit: https://dmws.org.uk/careers/marketing-and-communication-lead/



alt text: DMWS is hiring a Marketing and Communications Lead for a home-based role with UK travel, salary £34,000-£38,000, closing 4/9/2026.

Job Vacancy: Welfare OfficerLocation: PlymouthContract: Part Time Fixed TermSalary: £27,520 pro rataClosing date: 17th A...
05/08/2026

Job Vacancy: Welfare Officer
Location: Plymouth
Contract: Part Time Fixed Term
Salary: £27,520 pro rata
Closing date: 17th August 2026

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of those who serve in the Armed Forces and their families?

To apply, please visit: https://dmws.org.uk/careers/welfare-officer-22/



alt text: Armed Forces Welfare Officer, Plymouth, part time fixed term contract, salary £27,520 pro rata, application deadline August 17, 2026.

Job Vacancy: Welfare Officer  Location: SomersetContract: BankSalary: £15.12 per hourClosing date: 14th August 2026Do yo...
04/08/2026

Job Vacancy: Welfare Officer
Location: Somerset
Contract: Bank
Salary: £15.12 per hour
Closing date: 14th August 2026

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of those who serve in the Armed Forces and their families?

To apply, please visit: https://dmws.org.uk/careers/welfare-officer-bank/



alt text: Armed Forces Welfare Officer, Somerset, bank contract, salary £15.12 per hour, application deadline August 14, 2026.

Job Vacancy: Welfare Officer  Location: The Chavasse Clinic, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation TrustContract: P...
04/08/2026

Job Vacancy: Welfare Officer
Location: The Chavasse Clinic, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Contract: Part Time Fixed Contract

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of those who serve in the Armed Forces and their families?

To apply, please visit: https://dmws.org.uk/careers/welfare-officer-21/



alt text: Armed Forces Welfare Officer, Chavasse Clinic, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, part time fixed term contract, £27,520 pro rata salary, application deadline August 14, 2026.

"DMWS have helped our family so much and we will be eternally grateful."DMWS are proud to support the Armed Forces Commu...
27/07/2026

"DMWS have helped our family so much and we will be eternally grateful."

DMWS are proud to support the Armed Forces Community, including veterans, serving, reservists, the military bereaved, and their family members and carers, through the challenges life can bring. Thank you to the Veterans' Foundation, your support allows us to be there for our beneficiaries when they need it most.

Job Vacancy: VALOUR Health & Wellbeing Community CaseworkerLocation: Yorkshire & HumberContract: 3 YearsDo you want to m...
20/07/2026

Job Vacancy: VALOUR Health & Wellbeing Community Caseworker
Location: Yorkshire & Humber
Contract: 3 Years

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of those who serve in the Armed Forces and their families?

To apply, click https://dmws.org.uk/careers/valour-yorkshire-and-the-humber-health-and-wellbeing-community-centre-caseworker/


alt text: VALOUR Health & Wellbeing Community Caseworker for Yorkshire & Humber, 3-year contract, £27,520 pro rata salary, application deadline July 24, 2026.

15/07/2026

Job Vacancy: VALOUR Health & Wellbeing Community Caseworker
Location: Yorkshire & Humber
Contract: 3 Years

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of those who serve in the Armed Forces and their families?

To apply, click https://dmws.org.uk/careers/valour-yorkshire-and-the-humber-health-and-wellbeing-community-centre-caseworker/



alt text: VALOUR Health & Wellbeing Community Caseworker for Yorkshire & Humber, 3-year contract, £27,520 pro rata salary, application deadline July 19, 2026.

"Every time I chat with my Welfare Officer I feel like I have had a weight lifted off my shoulders."DMWS are proud to su...
29/06/2026

"Every time I chat with my Welfare Officer I feel like I have had a weight lifted off my shoulders."

DMWS are proud to support the Armed Forces Community, including veterans, serving, reservists, the military bereaved, and their family members and carers, through the challenges life can bring. Thank you to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, your support has allowed us to be there for our beneficiaries when they need it most.

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The Old Stables
Andover
SP119AQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01264774000

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