Location
Across all of CTM, Wales
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
£37,898 to £45,637 per annum
About Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board sits at the heart of Welsh healthcare, serving communities across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. With a team spirit that runs deep, they’re committed to listening, learning, and improving care every day. Their workforce of over 15,000 is mostly local, which means their staff are rooted in the same communities they support. In this supportive work environment, people aren’t just treated—they’re understood.
Job details
Benefits
- NHS pension scheme for long-term security
- Fixed-term contract until 2027 giving stability while making a difference
- Access to learning and development support to grow in the role
- Welsh language skill enhancement encouraged but not required
- Visa sponsorship available for international applicants ready to contribute
Requirements
- Experience supporting people facing domestic abuse in any setting
- Confidence in risk assessment and safeguarding procedures
- Strong partnership working skills across health, police, and local authorities
- Counselling or child protection training would be a plus
- Welsh Level 3 speaking and listening is desirable, not essential
- Ability to connect with both adults and young people aged 13 and up
Salary Details
This Band 6 position pays between £37,898 and £45,637 per year, offering financial stability for full-time work across the CTM region. The contract runs for 19 months, giving you time to have a genuine impact.
About the Role
This isn’t your standard advocacy job. As an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, you’ll step into a fast-moving frontline role helping survivors of abuse find safety, healing, and justice. You’ll work directly with both adults and young people, following up quickly after crisis moments and guiding them through every step of recovery. You’ll also serve as the main link between health services, police, social care, and third-sector organisations. It’s complex, challenging work—but you won’t be doing it alone. You’ll be backed by a close-knit safeguarding team with deep local knowledge. If you’re hunting for UK job opportunities that make a tangible difference—and you want to get going soon—this one stands out.
Key Responsibilities
- Support clients at risk of domestic abuse with face-to-face and phone-based guidance
- Complete risk assessments using evidence-based tools to prioritise safety
- Coordinate multi-agency support including police, social services, and courts
- Provide health education around healthy relationships and personal wellbeing
- Follow up with individuals within 72 hours of an Emergency Department visit
- Help shape system change through ongoing evaluation and feedback
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They’re committed to building a team as diverse as the community they serve. If you’ve got the heart, they’ll give you the tools to succeed—regardless of background.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Address: Across all of CTM, CF45 4UQ
- Contact: Claire O’Keefe, Head of Safeguarding – claire.okeefe@wales.nhs.uk, 01443 744858
Reference Number
110-AC157-0625
How To Apply
This is urgent, meaningful work. If you’re ready to step into a role where you’ll make lives safer every day, apply now before the closing date.
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