Domestic Abuse Safety Officer - South Wales (Cardiff/Vale and Swansea)

General Information

Salary
£37,238 \- £44,520
Working Pattern
Full Time
Vacancy Approach
External
Location
Cardiff, Swansea
Region
Wales
Closing Date
16\-Jun\-2026
Business Unit
NPS Wales UM Transition (2021\)
Post Type
Permanent
Civil Service Grade
Other
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
12 Months
Job ID
18346

Descriptions \& requirements

Job description
Overview of the job:

Working within regional Interventions Teams, the postholder will support clients who meet the DASO Service eligibility criteria. Clients are victims and/or current partners of domestic abuse perpetrators required to attend offending behaviour interventions. The role holder will use their knowledge of domestic abuse, wider criminal justice system and organisations to provide bespoke support to clients, advocating client safety and managing their risk of harm.

Summary:

The postholder will take a trauma\-informed approach and work in accordance with the DASO manual, relevant HMPPS policies and legislation to contribute to risk assessment and client safety planning, as well as acting as a point of contact for the Probation Service for both victims of domestic abuse and people who may be at risk of domestic abuse.

Using knowledge and expertise of domestic abuse, a DASO will prioritise based on risk of harm and promote the safety of clients and their children by identifying potential risks and appropriate strategies to protect them from harm, which could be physical, psychological, emotional or financial.

DASOs will advocate for protection of the victims of domestic abuse with whom they come into contact by presenting the victim perspective to staff within the Probation Service and in other agencies, providing domestic abuse expertise and professional advice on domestic abuse issues.

Role holders will work collaboratively to support the Probation Service in being responsive to recognising risks by escalating imminent risk concerns related to their clients, contributing to the risk management of the Person on Probation on behalf of their clients.

The post holder will work within the aims and values of the Probation Service and HMPPS. This includes demonstrating a commitment to equality and inclusion in line with relevant policies and procedures.

Flexible working hours may be required i.e. evening and weekends, w necessary, to be flexible as to when partners/victims can meet/be contacted.

Responsibilities, Activities \& Duties:

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• Develop strong professional relationships with clients to support and empower clients to navigate formal and legal processes.


• Initiate timely contact with clients and explain the DASO Service, share the Privacy Notice and seek consent for engagement with the Service as demonstrated by obtaining a signed Agreement to Participate form.


• Provide clients with information about the programme that the person on probation is attending, ensuring compliance with relevant disclosure guidance.

Request feedback from clients at regular intervals throughout the intervention. Manage client’s expectations w* needed.

• Carry out safeguarding children and safeguarding adult duties in accordance with the HMPPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.


• Assess the safety of home visiting using available information on the person on probation (such as Probation assessments and information from Social Services, the Police, Victim Support etc).


• Identify and assess the safety risks and needs of the client in order to promote the safety of clients, children, and other dependants by working with them to construct and regularly review a realistic Safety Plan.


• Regularly refer, liaise and signpost to local support organisations and multi\-agency forums, using a completed DASH risk assessment and/or safety plan as appropriate i.e., MARAC, Social Services, Child Protection Conferences, MAPPA, IOM schemes.


• Timely recording of contacts related to the client, using the relevant digital database. Maintain accurate case records within agreed timescales, along with completion of client reports and emails to Probation Practitioners summarising key client issues, as required.


• Develop working knowledge of and good relationships with local networks i.e. specialist police domestic abuse units, Criminal and Family Courts and support organisations, (for example housing, local refuges, victim services, counselling) to enable effective support, signposting and referrals for clients.

Ensure that any information relating to risks to a client’s safety is shared promptly (and in a victim sensitive manner) with the Probation Practitioner, programmes team and other agencies w* relevant, and contribute to the risk management process for People on Probation whilst adhering to all policies in respect of the sensitive and confidential information.

• Support the Programme Manager in delivering presentations and providing information about the DASO service, which includes supporting with the mentoring of new post holders and providing awareness sessions to other Probation Practitioners and professionals from other agencies.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (w* specified in Wales) Welsh

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re\-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

Additional Information
Some evening and weekend working and travel throughout South Wales is required for this post.

Please note that all salaries are as advertised and are non\-negotiable, for new starters joining the service you will commence at the bottom of the scale. If you have any concerns regarding the salary range, please ensure these are raised during the interview process.

HMPPS in Wales:

Preventing victims by changing lives

HMPPS in Wales works in an integrated way to keep communities in Wales safer and to give the people we work with the opportunity to change their lives. We commission and provide offender management services in the community and in custody to deliver the orders of the courts and support rehabilitation. Our aim is to deliver outstanding, seamless offender management services in Wales that protect the public, reduce reoffending, deliver value for money and support our partners.

The Welsh Language Scheme

Welsh Language skills for this post are desirable.

HMPPS yng Nghymru:

Atal pobl rhag dod yn ddioddefwyr trwy newid bywydau

Mae HMPPS yng Nghymru yn gweithio mewn ffordd integredig i gadw cymunedau yng Nghymru yn fwy diogel, a rhoi cyfle i’r pobol rydym yn gweithio â hwy i newid eu bywydau. Rydym yn comisiynu a darparu gwasanaethau rheoli troseddwyr yn y gymuned a’r carchar i weithredu gorchmynion y llysoedd a chefnogi adsefydlu. Ein nod yw darparu gwasanaethau rheoli troseddwyr ardderchog ac esmwyth yng Nghymru sy’n gwarchod y cyhoedd, lleihau aildroseddu, cynnig gwerth am arian a chefnogi ein partneriaid.

Y Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg

Mae sgiliau iaith Gymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Would you like the opportunity to be part of a culture that impacts changing lives? At HMPPS Wales, we can offer you the opportunity to make a difference to wider society. You’ll experience job and personal satisfaction whilst also reaping the organisational rewards and benefits. From attractive holiday allowance, promotion opportunities, access to training, flexible working, generous maternity and employer contribution pension scheme. These are to list just a few, want to know more? Apply for that job now

Hoffech chi’r cyfle i fod yn rhan o ddiwylliant sy’n helpu i newid bywydau? Yng Ngwasanaeth Carchardai a Phrawf Ei Mawrhydi Cymru, gallwn roi’r cyfle i chi wneud gwahaniaeth i gymdeithas yn ehangach. Bydd yn cynnig boddhad personol a boddhad mewn swydd, a gallwch hefyd elwa ar fanteision a buddion o fewn y sefydliad, megis lwfans gwyliau deniadol, cyfleoedd dyrchafiad, mynediad at hyfforddiant, trefniadau gweithio hyblyg, buddion mamolaeth a chyfraniadau pensiwn hael gan gyflogwr. Nid yw hon yn rhestr gynhwysfawr \- eisiau gwybod mwy? Gwnewch gais am y swydd nawr.

Working Arrangements \& Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements w business need allows. This is an informal, non\-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre\-employment checks.

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part\-time, flexible and job\-sharing working

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