Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM), Regional Advisor for Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV)
Safer Merthyr Tydfil in partnership with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and Bridgend County Borough Council, the 3 Local Authorities representing the region known as Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM), is seeking to recruit to the post of CTM Regional Advisor VAWDASV.
Position(s): CTM, Regional Advisor VAWDASV
Location: Cwm Taf Morgannwg (covering Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Bridgend) home & office locations
Hours: 30 hours per week (over a 4- or 5-day working week; flexibility is required)
Salary: £32,387 per annum (plus 6% employer pension contribution)
Leave/Benefits: 25 days (or pro rata) rising to 30 after 5 years; plus 8 statutory holiday and additional SMT discretionary day.
SMT offer hybrid working, flexitime, and a childcare voucher scheme.
Contract: Initially to 31/03/2026 – funding is on an annual cycle; however, the post is integral to the VAWDASV landscape
The successful applicants will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of VAWDASV in order to:
- Support delivery of the key strategic priorities of the Welsh Government’s VAWDASV strategy 2022 – 2026.
- Participate in the VAWDASV Blueprint workstreams which aim to create a whole system approach to prevent VAWDASV and support those who have or are experiencing this.
- Support and co-ordinate the regional priorities to inform and produce the CTM VAWDASV annual strategy and delivery plan.
- Identify and communicate available funding opportunities to support the further development of VAWDASV services across the region to meet the strategic priorities and address any unmet need.
A current valid driving licence and the ability to provide a suitable vehicle for work are essential.
This post will be subject to suitable employment screening checks which includes eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a minimum of two previous employment references.
It matters to SMT that our workforce represents as many identities and backgrounds as possible, and we welcome applications from all sections of our communities. We always welcome and support applications from those who have lived experiences.
For further information about the posts please email Nicola Mahoney, CEO – nm@smt.org.uk
The closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 23rd February 2025
Interviews will be held on: 5th March 2025
Mid & West Wales Family Court Pathfinder IDVA Service

SMT and Thrive Women’s Aid (Thrive) are registered charities specialising in domestic abuse. Adopting a whole family approach we provide advocacy, support, awareness and early intervention, recognition and behaviour change. Working collaboratively, SMT and Thrive are the appointed service providers for the Family Court Pathfinder service in the Mid and West Wales Designated Family Judge area.
SMT and Thrive are pleased to offer the following job opportunities:
Job Title: Family Court Pathfinder Independent Domestic Violence Adviser
Number of hours: up to 37 Hours per week (part time and job share considered)
Remuneration: Salary – £ 29,705 p.a. (FTE)
Contract: Current funding to 31st March 2026, pending review thereafter
Benefits A generous package including 25 days holiday a year (rising by one for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30) plus public and discretionary holidays, Flexible Working Hours Scheme, employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme.
We are recruiting up to 4 full time IDVA posts, part time and job share will be considered. These posts are restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The suitable candidates will have demonstrable experience of supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, a proven track record of managing a caseload, including support planning, risk assessment and multi-agency working and in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice and family court systems, in relation to domestic abuse.
Job Title: Family Court Pathfinder Child Independent Domestic Violence Adviser
Number of hours: up to 37 Hours per week (part time and job share considered)
Remuneration: Salary – £ 29,705 p.a. (FTE)
Contract: Current funding to 31st March 2026, pending review thereafter
Benefits A generous package including 25 days holiday a year (rising by one for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30) plus public and discretionary holidays, Flexible Working Hours Scheme, employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme.
We are recruiting up to 1.5 FTE Child IDVA posts, part time and job share will be considered. The suitable candidates will have demonstrable experience of supporting children and young people who have witnessed and/or experienced domestic abuse and knowledge of its impact. Have a proven track record of managing a caseload, including support planning, risk assessment and multi-agency working and knowledge of the criminal justice and family court systems, in relation to domestic abuse.
Job Title: Family Court Pathfinder Operational Manager
Number of hours: 37 Hours per week
Remuneration: Salary – £33,948 p.a.
Contract: Current funding to 31st March 2026, pending review thereafter
Benefits A generous package including 25 days holiday a year (rising by one for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30) plus public and discretionary holidays, Flexible Working Hours Scheme, employee pension scheme, childcare voucher scheme.
The suitable candidate will have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse including the impact on victims and survivors and their children and the legal and practical remedies available. Have demonstrable experience of team leadership, case management and quality assurance processes within a domestic abuse service or closely related field.
It matters that our workforce represents as many identities and backgrounds as possible, and we welcome applications from all sections of our communities.
We always welcome and support applications from those who have lived experiences.
All posts will be subject to suitable employment screening checks which includes eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a minimum of two previous employment references.
A current valid driving licence and the ability to provide a suitable vehicle for work use are essential.
Closing date for applications is: 12:00pm, Wednesday, 19th February 2025.
Interview will be held week commencing 24th February 2025.
If you require any further information, please contact Jodie Saunders, SMT Victim & Survivor Services Manager: js@smt.org.uk
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Please complete and submit the Equalities Monitoring form with your application.
Gwasanaeth IDVA Pathfinder Llys Teulu Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru

Mae SMT a Thrive Women’s Aid (Thrive) yn elusennau cofrestredig sy’n arbenigo mewn cam-drin domestig. Gan fabwysiadu ymagwedd teulu cyfan, rydym yn darparu eiriolaeth, cefnogaeth, ymwybyddiaeth ac ymyrraeth gynnar, cydnabyddiaeth a newid ymddygiad. Gan weithio ar y cyd, SMT a Thrive yw’r darparwyr gwasanaeth penodedig ar gyfer y gwasanaeth Pathfinder Llys Teulu yn ardal Barnwr Teulu Penodedig Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru.
Mae SMT a Thrive yn falch o gynnig y cyfleoedd gwaith canlynol:
Teitl Swydd: Cynghorwr Trais Domestig Annibynnol Llys Teulu
Nifer yr oriau: Hyd at 37 awr yr wythnos (rhan-amser a rhannu swydd)
Cyflog: £29,705 y flwyddyn
Contract: Cyllid cyfredol hyd at Fawrth 31ain 2026, bydd adolygiad wedi hynny
Buddion Pecyn hael yn cynnwys 25 diwrnod o wyliau y flwyddyn (gan godi o un ar gyfer pob blwyddyn o wasanaeth i uchafswm o 30) ynghyd â gwyliau cyhoeddus a dewisol, Cynllun Oriau Gwaith Hyblyg, cynllun pensiwn gweithwyr, cynllun talebau gofal plant.
Rydym yn recriwtio hyd at 4 swydd IDVA llawn amser, bydd rhan-amser a rhannu swydd yn cael eu hystyried. Mae’r swyddi hyn wedi’u cyfyngu i fenywod oherwydd natur y rôl. Mae’r Gofyniad Galwedigaethol o dan Atodlen 9 (rhan 1) o Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb 2010 yn gymwys.
Bydd gan yr ymgeiswyr addas brofiad amlwg o gefnogi dioddefwyr a goroeswyr cam-drin domestig, hanes profedig o reoli llwyth achosion, gan gynnwys cynllunio cymorth, asesu risg a gweithio amlasiantaethol a gwybodaeth fanwl am gyfiawnder troseddol a systemau llysoedd teulu, mewn perthynas â cham-drin domestig.
Teitl Swydd: Cynghorydd Braenaru Llys Teulu Trais Domestig Annibynnol Plant
Nifer yr oriau: Hyd at 37 awr yr wythnos (rhan-amser a rhannu swydd)
Cyflog: £29,705 y flwyddyn
Contract: Cyllid cyfredol hyd at Fawrth 31ain 2026, bydd adolygiad wedi hynny
Buddion Pecyn hael yn cynnwys 25 diwrnod o wyliau y flwyddyn (gan godi o un ar gyfer pob blwyddyn o wasanaeth i uchafswm o 30) ynghyd â gwyliau cyhoeddus a dewisol, Cynllun Oriau Gwaith Hyblyg, cynllun pensiwn gweithwyr, cynllun talebau gofal plant.
Rydym yn recriwtio hyd at 1.5 o swyddi IDVA Plant CALl, bydd gweithio rhan amser a rhannu swydd yn cael eu hystyried. Bydd gan yr ymgeiswyr addas brofiad amlwg o gefnogi plant a phobl ifanc sydd wedi gweld a/neu brofi cam-drin domestig a gwybodaeth am ei effaith. Byddant yn meddu ar brofiad o reoli llwyth achosion, gan gynnwys cynllunio cymorth, asesu risg a gweithio aml-asiantaeth a gwybodaeth am y systemau cyfiawnder troseddol a llysoedd teulu, mewn perthynas â cham-drin domestig.
Teitl Swydd: Rheolwr Gweithredol Braenaru Llys Teulu
Nifer yr oriau: 37 awr yr wythnos
Cyflog: £33,948 y flwyddyn
Contract: Cyllid cyfredol hyd at Fawrth 31ain 2026, bydd adolygiad wedi hynny
Buddion Pecyn hael yn cynnwys 25 diwrnod o wyliau y flwyddyn (gan godi o un ar gyfer pob blwyddyn o wasanaeth i uchafswm o 30) ynghyd â gwyliau cyhoeddus a dewisol, Cynllun Oriau Gwaith Hyblyg, cynllun pensiwn gweithwyr, cynllun talebau gofal plant.
Bydd gan yr ymgeisydd addas ddealltwriaeth ragorol o gam-drin domestig gan gynnwys yr effaith ar ddioddefwyr a goroeswyr a’u plant a’r rhwymedïau cyfreithiol ac ymarferol sydd ar gael. Profiad dangosadwy o arweinyddiaeth tîm, rheoli achosion a phrosesau sicrhau ansawdd o fewn gwasanaeth cam-drin domestig neu faes cysylltiedig agos.
Mae’n bwysig bod ein gweithlu’n cynrychioli cynifer o hunaniaethau a chefndiroedd â phosibl, ac rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau o bob rhan o’n cymunedau.
Rydym bob amser yn croesawu ac yn cefnogi ceisiadau gan y rhai sydd wedi cael profiadau byw.
Bydd pob swydd yn destun gwiriadau sgrinio cyflogaeth addas sy’n cynnwys cymhwysedd i weithio yn y DU, gwiriad y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS), ac o leiaf dau eirda cyflogaeth blaenorol.
Mae trwydded yrru ddilys gyfredol a’r gallu i ddarparu cerbyd addas ar gyfer defnydd gwaith yn hanfodol.
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw: 12:00pm Dydd Mercher 19 Chwefror
Dyddiadau Cyfweliadau: wythnos yn dechrau Chwefror 24ain
Os oes angen rhagor o wybodaeth arnoch, cysylltwch â Jodie Saunders, Rheolwr Gwasanaethau Dioddefwyr a Goroeswyr SMT: js@smt.org.uk
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