DWP Civil Service Job Vacancies in Wales

Please see below for links to the job description and application process (in English and Welsh) for the position of DWP Executive Officer – Decision Making in Treforest Ty Taf

Job description and application process (English) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gsj960kccfqqfuIXfOoml98CeBD6y77/view?usp=drive_link

Job description and application process (Welsh) 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1haIi_DLLGlW9F9mv0Fw9e_clpz1woKYg/view?usp=drive_link

Lincoln University research survey for military families with neurodiverse children

University of Lincoln are running a tri-Service survey for military families who have neurodiverse children (both diagnosed and not diagnosed). They want to know what support families are receiving, and what support they don't have but that would be helpful.

Researchers hope to have a large response to enable them to move forward with establishing services to support families in the future.

The survey is linked here, which starts with the full information sheet. The survey is entirely voluntary and anonymous. https://unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u0MjZB3vtay 

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Funding to support military spouses and partners

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce that they have awarded over £790,000 under the Supporting Partners programme, to improve support for Service partners and spouses and celebrate the skills and experiences they bring to the workplace.

Guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community

Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community.

Three guides have been written by the bereaved for the bereaved:

At Your Side guide for Veterans

At Your Side guide for families

At Your Side guide for Serving Personnel

Both the veteran and family guide were launched on the 17th April 2024. The Serving Personnel guide will be launched shortly.

To view or download the guides, please visit: https://suicidebereavementuk.com/armedforces/​​​

New collaboration between Service Police and the independent charity Crimestoppers

 

Service Police and the independent charity Crimestoppers have teamed up to help further protect Defence people and assets.

Joining all UK police forces and law enforcement agencies, Service Police will now also benefit from access to information reported 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers.

The new partnership provides:A data sharing agreement – which means that any information reported to Crimestoppers on crime committed by a person or persons subject to Service law, is shared directly with the Defence Force Intelligence Bureau for allocation to the appropriate Service Police department.​A Service Police Integrity Phone Line – for Service Police to report concerns about a colleague's behaviour. This reflects the bespoke Crimestoppers Police Integrity Phone Lines introduced for other UK police forces in recent years – including the Ministry of Defence Police.​

Please click here to read more about this announcement

Army Carers – Supporting Serving Personnel with Caring Responsibilities

 

Tickets For Troops

 

You are eligible to apply for tickets through Tickets for Troops if:

• You are a serving member of HM Armed Forces
• Have been medically discharged from the Forces since the commencement of military action in Afghanistan in 2001
• You have been awarded a medical pension by the Ministry of Defence and discharged after 2001
• You are the next of kin to a service person who has died as a result of their service

Serving members include both Regulars and Reserves, membership is not open to Cadet Forces, Officer Cadets nor MOD Civil Servants.

Serving members must have a valid MoD 90 (Service ID Card) and Service ID number to register and use the tickets available on this site. Those who have been medically discharged must enter the Service ID Number issued to them whilst serving in the HM Forces.

You will be required to verify that you are eligible to use Ticket For Troops. ​​

To sign up or to see the latest events, please visit www.ticketsfortroops.org.uk

Last chance to take the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS)

You have one week to complete the Families Continuous Attitude Survey, don’t miss out!

This year’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) – which is open for a sample of civil partners/spouses of regular serving personnel – closes on Monday 22 April 2024.

With the deadline fast approaching, there’s no time like the present to check the online eligibility tool to see if you can take part, and then go on to complete the survey. These work best with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Where the survey and eligibility tool ask for a token/access code, please enter your partner’s Service number. This is for security reasons only; all responses are anonymous.

Why your voice matters:

FamCAS is a safe space for you to tell Defence about your personal experiences of Service family life, including what’s working well and any challenges you face. Hearing from you will help Defence to make informed decisions about what changes to prioritise to better meet your and your family’s needs. For example, in areas such as childcare, children’s education, accommodation and healthcare.

To see what families have said in previous surveys, visit GOV.UK.

Other ways to share your views:

If you haven’t been included in this year’s sample to complete FamCAS, and would like to share your views, please take this short survey. This survey is also anonymous and will be analysed as part of FamCAS.

If you have any questions about this year's FamCAS, email: Analysis-Surveys-Enquiries@mod.gov.uk.

BuildForce Armed Forces Insight Day hosted by VINCI Facilities - Thu 25 Apr

Hosted by VINCI at the London Stadium and attended by 40 of our key industry employers, this is an excellent platform to explore the sector further, discuss transferable skills and UK-wide opportunities. Please note this is not limited to London as all employers have a national presence and as such are recruiting for all skillsets nationally.

Please note that all in the military community are welcome to attend, including Veterans, Reservists, Service Leavers and spouses.​

Reserve your spot at: BuildForce Armed Forces Insight Day hosted by VINCI Facilities Tickets, Thu 25 Apr 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Family Action: FamilyLine jobs that may suit someone in the military community

3 new job opportunities which would be ideal for someone in the military community:

Helpline Coordinator, FamilyLine - Full Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk)

Full Time (37 hours) – Perm – UK Homebased

Helpline Operator, FamilyLine - Part Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk)

Part Time (30 hours) – Perm – UK Homebased

​Data Analyst, FamilyLine - Part Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk)

Part Time (18.5 hours) – Perm – UK Homebased

Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges

Please re-post: HIVE 40th Anniversary: Request for Anecdotes and Memories

HIVE is collating anecdotes and memories to showcase its 40th Birthday this year; could you add your comments and contribute to our gallery?

We would like to hear from our past and present customers, service users and professional contacts, and also current and former staff members.

Please click on this MS Forms to add your input – thank you!

Talent In The Ranks - Artist Development Programme for the Armed Forces community

School Admissions: Which primary/ secondary school will my child attend?

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Almost £3M to support systemic change in Armed Forces communities

Almost £3M to support systemic change in Armed Forces communities

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has awarded almost £3 million to nine transformative projects in this year’s round of the Covenant Fund Transformational Grants programme.

Continuing the trend from last year’s awards, the Trust has selected projects which aim to deliver systemic change within the Armed Forces community in a variety of different ways.

Each of the funded projects has a different focus, from supporting older Veterans, to tackling stigma amongst female Veterans. Mental health and wellbeing outcomes are an important element of many of the projects, though the ways of taking on these challenges vary from sports to e-learning, and training to inclusive programmes of activity and new and improved ways of delivering services.

Empowering Veterans

Partnering with the CASEVAC Club of wounded Veterans, the Scar Free Foundation have been awarded £300,000 to understand and alleviate the impact of conflict-related genital scarring and loss-of-function. They will develop evidence-based interventions to diminish the shame, stigma and embarrassment surrounding these injuries and empower current and future Veterans to forge fulfilling intimate relationships post-injury.

Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, Chief Executive, The Scar Free Foundation, said: “Veterans returning home with life-changing injuries deserve the utmost in care. Beyond physical wounds, the invisible scars of war significantly impact mental and emotional health.

With the generous support of the AFCFT, we are tackling the neglected issue of conflict-related genital injuries through pioneering, collaborative research. Our goal is to create tailored psychological support tools to meet the unique challenges faced by Veterans with genital scarring.

Together, we are committed to improving the wellbeing of Veterans and supporting their journey towards healing, recovery and fulfilment.”

Life as a dandelion MOMC competition

Calling at poets and artists!

We look forward to seeing your entries into our Month of the Military Child Competition!
This year’s theme is: Life as a Dandelion.

Entries are welcome from tri-service children 6 to 18 years old!
Month of the Military Child — Never Such Innocence

Igniting Futures – Careers and Entrepreneurship for Young People

As part of Month of the Military Child, we’re pleased to launch Igniting Futures – Careers and Entrepreneurship for Young People. If you’re 18-24 years old and part of a military family, why not work with one of our experienced career mentors to build your confidence and plan your working future?

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/wVG450RaVlA and contact our social value team on psv@pinnaclegroup.co.uk

Stress Awareness month - Togetherall

Ready to conquer stress and worry? This #StressAwarenessMonth, take charge of your mental well-being with @Togetherall's self-help course 'Managing Stress & Worry'. Join the empowering community and equip yourself with the tools to thrive. Let's turn stress into strength, together join today at togetherall.com

[the link to use is: https://account.v2.togetherall.com/register/uk-armed-forces]

Stress Awareness Week and Debt

Serve and Protect's new Cash ISA

Introducing Serve and Protect Credit Union's new Fixed Cash ISA account! 💼💰

The account offers a guaranteed tax-free return of 4% AER for the 2024/25 tax year so it could be a great opportunity for you to grow your savings.

​Learn more at https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/save/cash-isa/

Stress Awareness Month - support for Army Personnel

Defence Discount Big Saver Weekend

Defence Discount Big Saver Weekend starts tomorrow, Friday 5th April

Save up to 40% on the brands you love, including Debenhams, Samsung, Ninja and more!

What is the Big Saver Weekend?

Think Black Friday but in the spring! Our 4-day sale event will run from Friday 5th to Monday 8th April when our members will be able to access over 100 exclusive discounts with savings available of up to 40% across big-name brands.

Are you ready to save?

https://ow.ly/4HIy50QYLGp

Quest Magazine April 2024

The April edition of Quest magazine is now available 👉

https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=d17f47e9-5fa6-4dc2-a5eb-f5aa9a7de0de

Modernised Accommodation Offer - Service Chiefs Letter

BFBS Social Media Specialist?

*Ring ring* 📞 It's the social media police calling! 🤭
We think it's time to 'up' your social media game. 💻✨
In case you didn't get the memo, BFBS are now offering FREE social media courses to...

✨ Partners of UK military personnel
✨ Bereaved forces families
✨ Veterans
✨ Partners of veterans

Sign up for any (or all) of our seven courses 👉 http://sms.bfbs.com/

Stress Awareness Month - Togetherall

Feeling the weight of stress? You're not alone. This #StressAwarenessMonth, take a step towards better #mentalhealth with @Togetherall. Join a supportive community where you can share, learn, and grow together. Your well-being matters - let's navigate this journey together. Join today at togetherall.com

Two Wrap Around Childcare Q&A session for families 18th and 30th April 2024

Have a question about Wraparound Childcare? Ask the team directly

Sign up now to join a Q&A session on WAC.

Have a question about the new process? Not sure if you are eligible? Are you registered but have a query? Unsure about Tax-Free Childcare?

Don’t miss your opportunity to speak directly with the WAC team.

Join one of the virtual Q&A sessions for Service personnel and their families to get your questions answered.

* Thursday 18 April at 11.30AM

* Tuesday 30 April at 10.30AM

Discover My Benefits: Discover benefits for you and your family – what’s new?

Discover My Benefits now gives a more accurate and tailored financial value for your Army Regular or Reservist total reward package.

Have you ever wondered how much extra you get in addition to your standard salary and, more importantly, what could be available to you and your family in the future? Or have you previously used Army ‘The Offer’ webpages to find this out? To see how you receive more than just pay, visit Discover My Benefits – with information on pensions, facilities, allowances, discounts and offers, to help with cost of living and the unique demands of military life and operations.

Chief of Defence People, Vice Admiral Phil Hally said:

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Small grants worth over £450,000 create a big impact for Armed Forces Communities in the final round of Force for Change

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) is delighted to announce grants totalling more than £450,000 have been awarded to 34 outstanding projects in the final round of their Force for Change programme. This small grant programme supports projects that reduce isolation and promote integration in local Armed Forces communities.

Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) – one month to go!

 

What do you think about Service family life? Take part in FamCAS and help Defence to better meet your needs.

The Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) closes on Monday 22 April 2024 – have you checked if you can take part?

FamCAS is an anonymous, tri-Service survey which invites a sample of spouses/civil partners of regular serving personnel to share their attitudes and experiences of Service family life. Hearing from you will help Defence to better understand your challenges and meet your needs.

Don’t miss out – check if you’ve been invited for FamCAS

To check if you’ve been invited to take part in FamCAS, and for details on how to access the survey, visit the online eligibility tool. Please use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

The eligibility tool and survey will ask for a token/access code, which is your partner’s Service number. Please be assured that this is for security reasons only, and all responses will be anonymous.

Why your voice is important…

FamCAS results provide senior policy makers in Defence with invaluable information and evidence to guide policy change. Here are some examples of Defence’s positive initiatives and policy that are informed by FamCAS feedback: * Improving childcare through the Wraparound Childcare Scheme.

* Helping children from armed forces families to thrive in education. Last year the MOD and the Armed Forces Covenant Trust launched the Service Pupil Support Programme to improve the educational pathway of Service children.

* Providing Defence with a greater understanding of what might be stopping families from being able to access timely integrated, mental and physical health and wellbeing services.

The more families that complete the survey, the more Defence will understand what changes need to be prioritised, in areas that matter the most to you and your family.

To see what other families have said in previous surveys, visit GOV.UK.

Not been invited for FamCAS, but want to give feedback?

If you haven’t been invited to take part in this year’s FamCAS, don’t worry! To share your views on Service family life, please fill in this short survey. This survey is also anonymous and will be analysed as part of FamCAS.

If you have any questions about this year's FamCAS, email: Analysis-Surveys-Enquiries@mod.gov.uk.