Benefits

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

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Blue Light Card Tickets provides members with the chance to get discounted tickets to music, comedy, sport and family events, as a special thank you.

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Citroën and You is an exclusive programme that entitles eligible members to a saving a when buying a new Citroën.

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As an employee of the emergency services, you and your friends and family are eligible for a 20% discount on selected EE plans.

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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 offer exclusive discounts for theatre tickets, products, day trips and more.

Lottery The PSSW 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.

We are excited to have launched an Ultra Low Emission (ULEV) Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with Tusker. The scheme is exclusively available to South Wales Police Officers and Staff (subject to eligibility checks).

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.

The Emergency Services, Civil Service & Public Sector insurance specialists Blue Light Insurance, offer life insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, mortgage protection, income protection and more.

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Blue Light Mortgages provide specialist financial advice to emergency service and military staff in the UK. They provide bespoke solutions tailored to the needs of blue light workers.

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CopperPot is the biggest police credit union in the UK, aiming to build a community bank for the Police Family to regularly save, affordably borrow and increase financial education.

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Police Mutual provides financial products, insurance, and wellbeing support tailored to serving and retired police officers, staff, and their families. Key offerings include mortgages, savings, loans, and specialised insurance. They also offer a private healthcare scheme and free financial and mental wellbeing resources.

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South Wales Police Federation is an independent body representing police officers and Specials, up to the rank of chief inspector. We are proud to be a vital part of the policing community, offering a strong and unified voice for our members. Our role is to advocate for fair treatment, safeguard working conditions, and provide essential services that enhance the wellbeing of officers and their families.

Tax-Free Childcare can help with the cost of paying for childcare. You’ll need to set up a childcare account, which both you and the government will pay into. You can then use this money to pay your childcare provider. For every £8 you pay into the account, the government will top it up by £2.

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Once you join the force you will have access to pregnancy, maternity, adoption and paternity information, guidance and toolkits. These will outline:

Pregnancy

• What you need to do when you are pregnant
• What your line manager will need to do
• Risk assessments
• Unexpected changes e.g. early birth, neonatal, pregnancy related sickness
• Other things to consider e.g. uniform, antenatal care, how to access payslips etc.

Maternity

• Pre-maternity leave support plan*
• Maternity leave commencement and pay
• Maternity allowance
• Further things to consider e.g. pensions, public holidays and annual leave etc.
• Keeping in Touch (KIT days)
• Returning from maternity leave – this highlights the options you can discuss with your line manager when planning your return e.g. breastfeeding facilities, flexible working etc.

*You are entitled to have up to a maximum of 15 months maternity leave (taken in one or more periods of leave) regardless of service. Maternity leave can be taken no earlier than 6 months before the Expected Week of Childbirth (EWC) & finish no later than 12 months after the actual birth date, but within the maternity leave entitlement.

Paternity

You are eligible for paternity leave if you are an employee who is the child’s biological father, or the husband, wife, partner or civil partner of the mother or main adopter, may be entitled to paternity leave if they are responsible for the child’s upbringing and wishes to take time off work to provide support or care for the child/children.

Please note paternity leave cannot be taken before the child is born, placed with you or has entered the UK if adopting form abroad and must be taken in the 52 weeks after the birth or adoption of the child.

You must also be continuously employed by the same employer for at least 26 weeks by the end of the 15th week before the baby is due and continue to be employed until the date the baby is born.

When you join TeamSWP there are adoption policies and guidance which outline the important role played by line managers, setting out their responsibilities as well as explaining what you need to do from the day you notify us of your intention to adopt, right the way through to the day you return to work.

The guidance describes the notification procedures and timescales, the role of the Pregnancy and Adoption Champions, Pre Adoption Support Plan, the associated family friendly policies, Child Care Voucher Scheme, Keep in Touch days and the Post Adoption Plan to facilitate a supportive return to work.

We recognise the profound impact baby loss can have, and we are committed to supporting our staff and officers during what can be an incredibly difficult time.

We provide access to a range of internal and external support options, including counselling services, specialist support organisations, and support for partners.

South Wales Police also has a dedicated Baby Loss Peer Support Group. This confidential service is led by trained volunteer peer supporters who offer understanding, guidance and practical support to colleagues of any gender who have experienced baby loss, whether recently or in the past. The group also provides guidance for colleagues and line managers on how to offer sensitive, compassionate support and enable a supportive return to work.

Depending on individual circumstances, a range of leave options may also be available, including:

• Compassionate Leave
• Parental Bereavement Leave
• Time Off for Dependants
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave

Through the force we have Pregnancy, Maternity and Adoption Champions. These are friendly and supportive officers and staff members across South Wales Police Basic Command Units (BCUs) and departments, who are available to offer support and guidance.