- Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
- Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
- Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
- Interview individuals or family
Victim care officer Average UK Salary & Prospects
Victim care officers support people who've been affected by crime.
Victim care officers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Victim care officer you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 67,248 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Victim care officer
Men make 26% more than Women
47% of Victim care officers are men
Big gender gap
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76,917 GBP
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56,766 GBP
Average salary for part-time Victim care officer
Average salary for full-time Victim care officer
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36,255 GBP
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40,602 GBP
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67,248 GBP
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56,766 GBP
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76,917 GBP
Pay over time for Victim care officer
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58,129 GBP
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58,091 GBP
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59,442 GBP
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63,385 GBP
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62,517 GBP
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67,248 GBP
Future outlook for Victim care officers
Very good outlook
139 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average) Victim care officer - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Victim care officer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Victim care officer.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Victim care officer. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Victim care officer interview
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
