Pay, Benefits and Rewards

South Wales Police are committed to offering employees a healthy work life balance – we offer SMART Working where you can work from the most efficient and effective location on any given day including from home (role dependent), along with flexible working and enhanced maternity / paternity and adoption leave policies.

 

Care First To complement our internal counselling and trauma services, South Wales Police offer an independent, free and confidential telephone helpline. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is open to all officers, staff and members of the Special Constabulary.

 

Eyecare Plan Scheme As part of the force’s commitment to health and wellbeing, all officers and staff can access an Eyecare Plan Scheme for regular eye checks and receive advice and guidance regarding eye health.

 

On site Gym Access (multiple locations) Many of our sites across the force area have in-house purpose built gyms that can be utilised free of charge.

 

SWP – My Mind South Wales Police provide a confidential one to one counselling service which is available for all staff and officers whether required for personal or work related incidents.

 

Wellbeing Champions The force has trained champions in place to provide advice and support to employees in a wealth of wellbeing matters including mental health, pregnancy and menopause.

Blue Light Discount Card Blue Light Card offers members of the police service and other emergency services special offer both online and on the high street. Find out more.

 

Blue light Cycle Club The Blue light Cycling Club is open to all Police Service, Fire Service, NHS, Coastguard, RNLI, Prison Service and Armed Forces personal. Members have access to hundreds of discounts with some of sports’ biggest brands and will be able to enjoy safe friendly rides. Find out more.

 

Cycle to Work Cycle2Work offers the most cost-effective way to get new cycling equipment. The scheme is run via a salary sacrifice meaning you won’t pay tax or national insurance – this saves you between 32% and 42% on your new bike and accessories. This reduced cost is simply deducted out of your payslip over 12 months, so no need to worry about large one-off costs!

 

Diolch Vectis Card All South Wales Police Employees have access to an exclusive ‘Diolch’ card (Vectis) which gives exclusive access to a wide variety of perks and discounts.

 

Lottery The PSSW (Police Sports South Wales) Lottery is open to all serving officers and staff and for a small monthly fee employees are in with a chance of winning a selection of fantastic prizes on a weekly basis.

Credit Unions We are committed to supporting all our employees with their Financial Wellbeing and are proud to partner with two great credit unions, No1 Copperpot and Police Mutual, who both support the policing family with everything from loans to savings. Find out more about the types of products exclusively available when you join Team SWP:

• No1 Copperpot
• Police Mutual

Chaplaincy Service Our Chaplaincy Service enables officers and staff t have a person to talk to and act as a critical friend. Their role is to be involved in the provision of basic support and a ‘listening ear’.

 

Employers for Carers We support our working carers and are an active member of the Carers UK’s business forum, Employers for Carers. Our membership gives all employees access to the Employers for Carers website which offers a range of resources that can help us support staff who juggle work and caring commitments. It also offers advice for managers of carers.

 

Police Sport South Wales (PSSW) For a small monthly payroll contribution PSSW can save you money and help support your wellbeing. PSSW actively fund 28 supporting sections within the force and also offer exclusive discounts for theatre tickets, products, day trips and more.

 

Staff Association Membership As a member of Team SWP you have the opportunity to join a variety of Staff Associations. You can learn more about our staff networks here.

 

Tax free Childcare Scheme All employees are eligible to apply for a tax Free Childcare where you can get up to £2000 a year for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare or up to £4000 a year to help with the cost of childcare if your child is disabled.

South Wales Police offer various avenues of Continual Professional Development to invest and develop officers and staff to their fullest potential. These include tailored personal development programmes, apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff, Policing Future, coaching and mentoring and access to the forces Development Hub.

From a Diolch meeting with the Chief Constable to a prestigious Team SWP Force Award -  there are lots of opportunities available to recognise great work and great impact within the organisation.

 

Our officers and staff are also regularly recognised at a national level through national specialist award programmes as well as with QPM’s, MBE’s and more!

PCDA (Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship)

DHEP (Degree Holder Entry Programme) / Fast Track to Detective

Your starting salary will be £23,100 - £25,353. In addition to your salary, you will be entitled to a set shift allowance and be eligible to claim weekend enhancements as applicable.

Your starting salary will be £21,432 - £25,353. In addition to your salary, you will be entitled to a set shift allowance (20%) and be eligible to claim weekend enhancements as applicable.

The salary range, contracted hours and shift allowances for a Police staff role will be clearly stipulated on the vacancy application page.