Domestic Abuse Safety Officer Manager – Wales (Ref: 20855)

Location: Holt; Ewyas Harold; 14 High St, Haverfordwest SA61 2DA, UK; 25 Conway Rd, Colwyn Bay LL29 7AA, UK; 33 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1JE, UK; Caernarfon, UK; 7 Water St, Carmarthen SA31 1PY, UK; Sir Alfred Owen Way, Caerphilly CF83 3HU, UK; 5-7 Mill St, Pontypridd CF37 2SN, UK; Lloyd St, Llanelli SA15, UK; Sebastopol, UK; Porlock; Probation Office Usk House, Lower Dock St, Newport NP20 2GD, UK; Technology Park, 1a Ellice Way, Wrexham LL13 7YT, UK; Orchard St, Swansea SA1 5AG, UKSalary: 46,746 - 48,760 per yearEmployment: Full timeCategory: Social CarePosted: 2026-08-07Valid to: 2026-08-22Apply: https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/20855?entityId=20855Employer: HM Prison & Probation ServiceJob summaryPlease refer to Job DescriptionJob descriptionOverview of the jobThis role will be regionally based reporting directly to the Head of Programmes for their region. Responsible for implementing and managing the strategic direction and effective delivery of interventions including Accredited Programmes, Structured Interventions and Senior Attendance Centres for people on probation subject to community sentencing. Provided in accordance with the Interventions Integrity Framework, and all relevant organisational policies and HMPPS accreditation standards. They will have direct line management responsibility for a mobile and dispersed team working across the region. SummaryThe job holder will be responsible for allocating team resources so they are deployed effectively to ensure quality interventions are delivered, and performance targets are met within a resource allocation framework. They will work in partnership with other agencies and stakeholders to maintain the co-ordinated delivery of services ensuring all heath and safety and scheduling arrangements are in place to achieve good outcomes for people on probation. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties• To provide effective line management and leadership to a diverse team that includes; Treatment Managers, Facilitators, Partner Link Workers, Senior Attendance Centre staff and Administrators and will maintain robust procedures elating to the management of risk • To have overall responsibility for ensuring that interventions are delivered in line with programme management manuals, performance and audit standards and that the arrangements are in place for effective management of risk • To have strategic oversight of the effective use of resources in managing staff rotas and the development of contingency plans to ensure continuity of delivery of Interventions • Ensuring that there is an adequate pool of fully trained Programme Facilitators who have attended all the required training appropriate to the programme they are delivering • Lead in promoting Accredited Programmes, Structured Interventions and SAC and ensuring that the Judiciary, People on Probation, and Probation Practitioners are able to access clear and accurate information about programmes • To have overall responsibility to ensure that quality standards are maintained and that compliance with audit standards is monitored and poor performance and complaints are effectively managed to minimise business risks • To prepare an annual team plan and review, ensuring the effective allocation of resources and that respond to the public protection duties of the team through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review, discussion and feedback • To initiate or implement change and develop new services in line with effective practice principles and within the resources available • To manage financial resources as required by the Head of Programmes and in line with HMPPS financial regulations and policies and to take a leading role to deliver the business plan and develop work with partners and key stakeholders, representing the Probation Service as appropriate 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. Person specificationPlease refer to Job DescriptionBehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Working TogetherDeveloping Self and OthersDelivering at PaceManaging a Quality ServiceMaking Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingLeadershipBenefitsAccess to learning and developmentA working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balanceA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%Annual LeavePublic HolidaysSeason Ticket AdvanceFor more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. 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