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victim support officer

Victim support officers provide assistance and counselling to people who were victim of or have witnessed crimes such as sexual assault, domestic abuse or anti-social behaviour.

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DESCRIPTION

Victim support officers provide assistance and counselling to people who were victim of or have witnessed crimes such as sexual assault, domestic abuse or anti-social behaviour. They develop solutions according to the different needs and feelings of persons.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
adolescent psychological development

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
relate empathetically
conduct interview in social service
apply anti-oppressive practices
OPTIONALOptional competences
work on the effects of abuse
promote the safeguarding of young people

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Skills overview

80total
65 essential
15 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 65 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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