Welfare Rights Officer (Activity Centre EVAC North)
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,820 to £38,049 per year |
| Additional salary information: | pay award pending, pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | Forres, Moray, IV36 1EL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Erskine Veterans Charity |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ID324 |
Summary
Welfare Rights Officer
Forres
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Grade 5 Salary £33,820 - £38,049 per annum (£17.34 - £19.51 per hour)
Pay Award Pending
Permanent Full-time role
Closing Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Working for Erskine:
“ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centres and apartments.
Our Erskine Veterans Activity Centres (EVACs), offer a range of skills, activities and sense of community. They have been rightly described as life-changing and lifesaving by military Veterans of all ages. Our EVACs are central to Erskine’s future plans combined with our strategic aim to create an EVAC in at least 5 regional locations across Scotland. They will not only support meaningful activities and wellbeing for members – they will become operating hubs for partner organisations and evolve into regional offices for our new Support at Home services.
The people in our team are crucial to providing the best possible community support, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.
If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.”
The Role:
The postholder has the responsibility of the Welfare Rights Officer and is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the well-being of veterans and an inclusive environment within the veteran community. Responsible to the EVAC Manager, for the efficient and proactive support for veterans, including the development of individual support packages at EVAC North. This role involves providing support, advice, and access to welfare services along with financial support, ensuring that vulnerable veteran’s receive appropriate assistance and advocacy. The successful candidate will also support with building networks and partnerships with relevant external agencies, services and internal departments to support the veterans in need or crises, ensuring maximum benefit for all Veterans.
If you would like any further information about this role, please contact Roy Geddes, Regional Manager EVAC Services - roy.geddes@erskine.org.uk
We offer competitive rates of pay, a staff pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement.
Benefits:
• Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
• Employer pension contribution
• Structured Induction programme
• Flexible working considered
• Opportunities for training & development
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• In-house Occupational Health Service
• Free On-Site Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Blue Light Card
Please note:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.
Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0141 338 6304. Erskine is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Forres
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Grade 5 Salary £33,820 - £38,049 per annum (£17.34 - £19.51 per hour)
Pay Award Pending
Permanent Full-time role
Closing Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Working for Erskine:
“ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centres and apartments.
Our Erskine Veterans Activity Centres (EVACs), offer a range of skills, activities and sense of community. They have been rightly described as life-changing and lifesaving by military Veterans of all ages. Our EVACs are central to Erskine’s future plans combined with our strategic aim to create an EVAC in at least 5 regional locations across Scotland. They will not only support meaningful activities and wellbeing for members – they will become operating hubs for partner organisations and evolve into regional offices for our new Support at Home services.
The people in our team are crucial to providing the best possible community support, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.
If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.”
The Role:
The postholder has the responsibility of the Welfare Rights Officer and is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the well-being of veterans and an inclusive environment within the veteran community. Responsible to the EVAC Manager, for the efficient and proactive support for veterans, including the development of individual support packages at EVAC North. This role involves providing support, advice, and access to welfare services along with financial support, ensuring that vulnerable veteran’s receive appropriate assistance and advocacy. The successful candidate will also support with building networks and partnerships with relevant external agencies, services and internal departments to support the veterans in need or crises, ensuring maximum benefit for all Veterans.
If you would like any further information about this role, please contact Roy Geddes, Regional Manager EVAC Services - roy.geddes@erskine.org.uk
We offer competitive rates of pay, a staff pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement.
Benefits:
• Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
• Employer pension contribution
• Structured Induction programme
• Flexible working considered
• Opportunities for training & development
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• In-house Occupational Health Service
• Free On-Site Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Blue Light Card
Please note:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.
Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0141 338 6304. Erskine is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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