Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate and committed Caseworker to provide structured, tailored support plans based on holistic assessments for individuals affected by crime. This role is offered on a hybrid basis, working from home and our base at Dyfed Powys Police Headquarters in Carmarthen. Regular travel throughout the area will be required.

County/ Borough

Carmarthenshire

Office location

Dyfed-Powys Police Police Headquarters PO BOX 99. Llangunnor Carmarthen SA31 2PF

Full time/Part time

Full time

Hours per week

37.5

Work schedule

Monday to Friday

Basic Salary

26,830.20 per annum

Contract type

Permanent

DBS required?

Enhanced

Police vetting required?

Yes

Closing Date

30/01/2026

Ref No

6493

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:


Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the Role

This role is a hybrid post and your location will be Dyfed Powys Police Headquarters in Carmarthen. As a Caseworker you will:


Manage a caseload of self-referred & referred service users, providing information & advocacy to help them navigate the criminal justice process. Conduct risk & needs assessments, ensuring each victim receives tailored support & information. Identify barriers to accessing services & work with partners to provide ongoing support. Keep accurate & confidential case records.

About You:

You will have an understanding of the impact of crime on victims & experience in delivering services within a statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency setting. Experience in managing a caseload and of completing risk & needs assessments would be beneficial.

You will need:


Strong written & verbal communication skills. Competent IT skills, able to use generic systems. Good organisational & time management skills, able to manage competing needs and priorities. To work effectively both as part of a team & independently To develop & maintain partnerships with internal & external organisations. The ability to maintain professional boundaries & confidentiality.

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.



If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

About Us:

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.



Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.



At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.