Family Support Worker (North of England)
Employer: Combat Stress
Location: This position will be virtual, however travel within the North of England to Op Courage locations will be expected when required, as well as any other essential travel involved in undertaking duties of the role.
Temporary: 18 Month fixed-term contract
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 16:30
Salary: £31,049, per annum, dependent on experience
Closing date: 10 July 2026
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About Us:
Combat Stress is the UK’s leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century, we’ve been helping former service personnel deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from military service. We have teams across the UK providing online and in-person treatment and support, depending on the individual’s needs and circumstances of those who need us.
About the role:
This is a new and exciting position for a Family Support Worker to join Combat Stress and work alongside the NHS as part of Op Courage throughout the North of England. This position will be virtual, however travel within the North of England to Op Courage locations will be expected when required, as well as any other essential travel involved in undertaking duties of the role.
The role will be integrated into the Op Courage Family Support service pathway which will involve supporting multiple NHS trusts within the North of England, therefore it would be preferable if the successful candidate lived within this area.
As Combat Stress is a national charity, the successful candidate will also be expected to create relationships with local authorities throughout the UK and to act as a liaison between the charity and the statutory sector in all matters pertaining to safeguarding.
We encourage applications from all demographics and are keen to hear from those who served in HM Forces or have experience supporting the military community.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
What we offer:
You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.
Benefits:
• 27 days annual leave, with an increase to 30 days annual leave upon 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays and an additional increase to 33 days annual leave upon 10 years continuous service, plus bank holidays.
• Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary
• Discount shopping vouchers
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Death in Service Scheme
How to apply:
Thank you for your interest in working for Combat Stress.
If your application is shortlisted, one of the team will contact you shortly after the closing date to let you know the next steps.
Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear from the team within 3 weeks of the closing date, we will not be taking your application further on this occasion.
We will keep your details for up to 6 months after the vacancy has been successfully filed. Please feel free to contact us if you no longer wish us to hold your details.
Once again, thank you for your interest in working at Combat Stress.
If you have been informed about the role by a current employee, please state this and the employees name in your covering letter.
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