Domestic Abuse Support Officer

West Mercia Police; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health services

Staff Networks

Police Mutual private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Blue light card discounts

Job summary

West Mercia Police is seeking an Office-based Domestic Abuse Support Officer to provide administrative and research support to Domestic Abuse Risk Officers (DAROs) and Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Panels (DAPP). The role involves assisting in research, data collection and analysis for high-risk management meetings, with a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027.

We offer 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years), employee assistance programmes, health services, and additional benefits such

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy office environment.
• Experience assisting with research, data collection and analysis.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and research support to DAROs and DAPP.
• Assist in preparation of research materials and data for meetings.
• Support high risk management meetings with data and documentation.

Skills

Administrative support

Research assistance

Data collection

Data analysis

Job description

You don’t need a badge to make a difference. As part of our police staff team, your skills and perspective help us cut crime, build safer communities and support victims.

The main purpose of the role is to Provide administrative and research support for the Domestic Abuse Risk Officers (DAROs) and the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Panels (DAPP), to assist in the preparation of research, data collection and analysis for high risk management meetings.

• Domestic Abuse Support Officer role is a office based role
• Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 16th September 2026

Why work for us?

• 26 days Annual leave (increasing to 31 fter 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• Health and well beingsupport through an Employee Assistance Programme,OccupationalHealth servicesandStaffNetworks. .
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
• Register for a Blue light card – over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.

Internal applicants who need redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process

We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We don’t want that to be a barrier for suitable candidates. If you meet the majorityof the criteriaand are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.

* Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this link if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)